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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.51, 912.84 and 362.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.51, 912.84 and 362.75 is: 500.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.51 : 912.84 = 362.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.51/912.84 = 362.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.51x = 912.84 × 362.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.51x = 331,132.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,132.71/661.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.57

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