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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.54, 912.94 and 362.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.54, 912.94 and 362.81 is: 500.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.54 : 912.94 = 362.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.54/912.94 = 362.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.54x = 912.94 × 362.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.54x = 331,225.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,225.82/661.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.69

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