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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.57, 912.99 and 362.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.57, 912.99 and 362.83 is: 500.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.57 : 912.99 = 362.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.57/912.99 = 362.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.57x = 912.99 × 362.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.57x = 331,264.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,264.01/661.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.72

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