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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.51, 912.87 and 362.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.51, 912.87 and 362.76 is: 500.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.51 : 912.87 = 362.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.51/912.87 = 362.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.51x = 912.87 × 362.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.51x = 331,148.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,148.16/661.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.60

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