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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.95, 913.45 and 367.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.95, 913.45 and 367.20 is: 506.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.95 : 913.45 = 367.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.95/913.45 = 367.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.95x = 913.45 × 367.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.95x = 335,417.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,417.00/661.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.71

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