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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.04, 912.26 and 381.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.04, 912.26 and 381.28 is: 526.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.04 : 912.26 = 381.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.04/912.26 = 381.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.04x = 912.26 × 381.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.04x = 347,826.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,826.49/661.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.18

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