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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.62, 913.05 and 366.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.62, 913.05 and 366.90 is: 506.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.62 : 913.05 = 366.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.62/913.05 = 366.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.62x = 913.05 × 366.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.62x = 334,998.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,998.05/661.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.33

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