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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.94, 913.38 and 367.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.94, 913.38 and 367.21 is: 506.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.94 : 913.38 = 367.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.94/913.38 = 367.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.94x = 913.38 × 367.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.94x = 335,402.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,402.27/661.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.70

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