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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.92, 913.47 and 363.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.92, 913.47 and 363.18 is: 501.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.92 : 913.47 = 363.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.92/913.47 = 363.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.92x = 913.47 × 363.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.92x = 331,754.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,754.03/661.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.20

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