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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.45, 912.80 and 366.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.45, 912.80 and 366.73 is: 506.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.45 : 912.80 = 366.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.45/912.80 = 366.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.45x = 912.80 × 366.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.45x = 334,751.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,751.14/661.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.09

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