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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.74, 913.22 and 367.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.74, 913.22 and 367.04 is: 506.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.74 : 913.22 = 367.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.74/913.22 = 367.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.74x = 913.22 × 367.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.74x = 335,187.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,187.02/661.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.52

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