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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.55, 912.88 and 366.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.55, 912.88 and 366.80 is: 506.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.55 : 912.88 = 366.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.55/912.88 = 366.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.55x = 912.88 × 366.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.55x = 334,847.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,847.12/661.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.15

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