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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.58, 913.04 and 366.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.58, 913.04 and 366.91 is: 506.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.58 : 913.04 = 366.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.58/913.04 = 366.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.58x = 913.04 × 366.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.58x = 335,002.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,002.14/661.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.36

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