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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.56, 913 and 366.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.56, 913 and 366.92 is: 506.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.56 : 913 = 366.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.56/913 = 366.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.56x = 913 × 366.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.56x = 334,997.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,997.96/661.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.38

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