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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.59, 912.98 and 366.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.59, 912.98 and 366.85 is: 506.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.59 : 912.98 = 366.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.59/912.98 = 366.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.59x = 912.98 × 366.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.59x = 334,928.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,928.77/661.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.25

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