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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.78, 913.22 and 367.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.78, 913.22 and 367.03 is: 506.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.78 : 913.22 = 367.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.78/913.22 = 367.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.78x = 913.22 × 367.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.78x = 335,177.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,177.30/661.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.48

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