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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.90, 912.09 and 381.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.90, 912.09 and 381.23 is: 526.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.90 : 912.09 = 381.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.90/912.09 = 381.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.90x = 912.09 × 381.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.90x = 347,716.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,716.07/660.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.13

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