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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.81, 911.99 and 381.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.81, 911.99 and 381.13 is: 526.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.81 : 911.99 = 381.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.81/911.99 = 381.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.81x = 911.99 × 381.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.81x = 347,586.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,586.75/660.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.00

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