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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.03, 912.10 and 381.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.03, 912.10 and 381.22 is: 526.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.03 : 912.10 = 381.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.03/912.10 = 381.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.03x = 912.10 × 381.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.03x = 347,710.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,710.76/661.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.01

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