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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.98, 913.55 and 367.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.98, 913.55 and 367.23 is: 506.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.98 : 913.55 = 367.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.98/913.55 = 367.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.98x = 913.55 × 367.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.98x = 335,481.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,481.13/661.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.78

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