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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.96, 912.15 and 381.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.96, 912.15 and 381.27 is: 526.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.96 : 912.15 = 381.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.96/912.15 = 381.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.96x = 912.15 × 381.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.96x = 347,775.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,775.43/660.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.17

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