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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.76, 913.20 and 367.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.76, 913.20 and 367.02 is: 506.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.76 : 913.20 = 367.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.76/913.20 = 367.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.76x = 913.20 × 367.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.76x = 335,162.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,162.66/661.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.47

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