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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.43, 912.78 and 366.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.43, 912.78 and 366.69 is: 506.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.43 : 912.78 = 366.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.43/912.78 = 366.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.43x = 912.78 × 366.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.43x = 334,707.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,707.30/661.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.03

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