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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.41, 912.74 and 366.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.41, 912.74 and 366.73 is: 506.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.41 : 912.74 = 366.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.41/912.74 = 366.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.41x = 912.74 × 366.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.41x = 334,727.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,727.78/661.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.08

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