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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.89, 913.40 and 367.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.89, 913.40 and 367.16 is: 506.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.89 : 913.40 = 367.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.89/913.40 = 367.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.89x = 913.40 × 367.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.89x = 335,357.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,357.54/661.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.67

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