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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.86, 913.32 and 367.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.86, 913.32 and 367.12 is: 506.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.86 : 913.32 = 367.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.86/913.32 = 367.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.86x = 913.32 × 367.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.86x = 335,293.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,293.47/661.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.59

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