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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.72, 913.10 and 367

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.72, 913.10 and 367 is: 506.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.72 : 913.10 = 367 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.72/913.10 = 367/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.72x = 913.10 × 367
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.72x = 335,107.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,107.70/661.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.42

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