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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.77, 913.21 and 367.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.77, 913.21 and 367.05 is: 506.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.77 : 913.21 = 367.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.77/913.21 = 367.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.77x = 913.21 × 367.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.77x = 335,193.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,193.73/661.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.51

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