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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.68, 913.08 and 366.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.68, 913.08 and 366.98 is: 506.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.68 : 913.08 = 366.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.68/913.08 = 366.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.68x = 913.08 × 366.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.68x = 335,082.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,082.10/661.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.41

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