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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.96, 913.44 and 367.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.96, 913.44 and 367.20 is: 506.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.96 : 913.44 = 367.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.96/913.44 = 367.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.96x = 913.44 × 367.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.96x = 335,415.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,415.17/661.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.70

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