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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.93, 912.01 and 381.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.93, 912.01 and 381.20 is: 526.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.93 : 912.01 = 381.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.93/912.01 = 381.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.93x = 912.01 × 381.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.93x = 347,658.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,658.21/660.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.01

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