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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.67, 913.14 and 366.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.67, 913.14 and 366.97 is: 506.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.67 : 913.14 = 366.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.67/913.14 = 366.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.67x = 913.14 × 366.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.67x = 335,094.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,094.99/661.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.44

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