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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.57, 913.07 and 366.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.57, 913.07 and 366.93 is: 506.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.57 : 913.07 = 366.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.57/913.07 = 366.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.57x = 913.07 × 366.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.57x = 335,033.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,033.69/661.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.42

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