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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.91, 913.43 and 367.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.91, 913.43 and 367.22 is: 506.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.91 : 913.43 = 367.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.91/913.43 = 367.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.91x = 913.43 × 367.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.91x = 335,429.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,429.76/661.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.76

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