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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.54, 913.07 and 366.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.54, 913.07 and 366.91 is: 506.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.54 : 913.07 = 366.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.54/913.07 = 366.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.54x = 913.07 × 366.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.54x = 335,014.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,014.51/661.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.42

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