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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.53, 912.87 and 366.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.53, 912.87 and 366.77 is: 506.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.53 : 912.87 = 366.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.53/912.87 = 366.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.53x = 912.87 × 366.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.53x = 334,815.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,815.61/661.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.13

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