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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.92, 913.40 and 363.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.92, 913.40 and 363.12 is: 501.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.92 : 913.40 = 363.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.92/913.40 = 363.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.92x = 913.40 × 363.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.92x = 331,673.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,673.52/661.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.08

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