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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.47, 912.79 and 362.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.47, 912.79 and 362.72 is: 500.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.47 : 912.79 = 362.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.47/912.79 = 362.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.47x = 912.79 × 362.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.47x = 331,084.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,084.53/661.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.53

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