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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.49, 912.85 and 366.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.49, 912.85 and 366.76 is: 506.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.49 : 912.85 = 366.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.49/912.85 = 366.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.49x = 912.85 × 366.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.49x = 334,792.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,792.30/661.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.12

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