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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.56, 912.90 and 366.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.56, 912.90 and 366.81 is: 506.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.56 : 912.90 = 366.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.56/912.90 = 366.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.56x = 912.90 × 366.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.56x = 334,860.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,860.85/661.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.17

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