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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.58, 912.96 and 366.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.58, 912.96 and 366.86 is: 506.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.58 : 912.96 = 366.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.58/912.96 = 366.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.58x = 912.96 × 366.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.58x = 334,928.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,928.51/661.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.26

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