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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.98, 913.45 and 367.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.98, 913.45 and 367.23 is: 506.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.98 : 913.45 = 367.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.98/913.45 = 367.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.98x = 913.45 × 367.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.98x = 335,446.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,446.24/661.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.73

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