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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.97, 913.48 and 363.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.97, 913.48 and 363.17 is: 501.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.97 : 913.48 = 363.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.97/913.48 = 363.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.97x = 913.48 × 363.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.97x = 331,749.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,749.91/661.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.15

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