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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.90, 913.42 and 367.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.90, 913.42 and 367.19 is: 506.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.90 : 913.42 = 367.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.90/913.42 = 367.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.90x = 913.42 × 367.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.90x = 335,393.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,393.20/661.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.71

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