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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.64, 912.93 and 366.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.64, 912.93 and 366.84 is: 506.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.64 : 912.93 = 366.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.64/912.93 = 366.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.64x = 912.93 × 366.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.64x = 334,899.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,899.24/661.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.17

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