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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.88, 913.31 and 367.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.88, 913.31 and 367.10 is: 506.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.88 : 913.31 = 367.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.88/913.31 = 367.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.88x = 913.31 × 367.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.88x = 335,276.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,276.55/661.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.56

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