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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.72, 911.76 and 381

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.72, 911.76 and 381 is: 525.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.72 : 911.76 = 381 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.72/911.76 = 381/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.72x = 911.76 × 381
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.72x = 347,380.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,380.56/660.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.76

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