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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.47, 912.86 and 366.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.47, 912.86 and 366.74 is: 506.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.47 : 912.86 = 366.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.47/912.86 = 366.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.47x = 912.86 × 366.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.47x = 334,775.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,775.88/661.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.11

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