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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.97, 913.48 and 367.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.97, 913.48 and 367.24 is: 506.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.97 : 913.48 = 367.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.97/913.48 = 367.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.97x = 913.48 × 367.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.97x = 335,463.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,463.19/661.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.77

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