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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.87, 913.38 and 367.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.87, 913.38 and 367.14 is: 506.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.87 : 913.38 = 367.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.87/913.38 = 367.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.87x = 913.38 × 367.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.87x = 335,338.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,338.33/661.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.65

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