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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.99, 913.59 and 367.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.99, 913.59 and 367.30 is: 506.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.99 : 913.59 = 367.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.99/913.59 = 367.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.99x = 913.59 × 367.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.99x = 335,561.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,561.61/661.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.90

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