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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.62, 913.02 and 366.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.62, 913.02 and 366.84 is: 506.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.62 : 913.02 = 366.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.62/913.02 = 366.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.62x = 913.02 × 366.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.62x = 334,932.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,932.26/661.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.23

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