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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.44, 912.80 and 366.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.44, 912.80 and 366.71 is: 506.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.44 : 912.80 = 366.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.44/912.80 = 366.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.44x = 912.80 × 366.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.44x = 334,726.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,726.49/661.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.06

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