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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.93, 913.35 and 367.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.93, 913.35 and 367.19 is: 506.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.93 : 913.35 = 367.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.93/913.35 = 367.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.93x = 913.35 × 367.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.93x = 335,372.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,372.99/661.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.66

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