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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.62, 913.01 and 366.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.62, 913.01 and 366.87 is: 506.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.62 : 913.01 = 366.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.62/913.01 = 366.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.62x = 913.01 × 366.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.62x = 334,954.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,954.14/661.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.26

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