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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.99, 912.16 and 381.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.99, 912.16 and 381.22 is: 526.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.99 : 912.16 = 381.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.99/912.16 = 381.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.99x = 912.16 × 381.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.99x = 347,730.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,730.21/660.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.08

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