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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.73, 913.17 and 366.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.73, 913.17 and 366.99 is: 506.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.73 : 913.17 = 366.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.73/913.17 = 366.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.73x = 913.17 × 366.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.73x = 335,123.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,123.12/661.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.44

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