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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.64, 913.08 and 366.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.64, 913.08 and 366.90 is: 506.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.64 : 913.08 = 366.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.64/913.08 = 366.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.64x = 913.08 × 366.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.64x = 335,009.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,009.05/661.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.34

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