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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.61, 913.02 and 366.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.61, 913.02 and 366.88 is: 506.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.61 : 913.02 = 366.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.61/913.02 = 366.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.61x = 913.02 × 366.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.61x = 334,968.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,968.89/661.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.29

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