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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.10, 912.30 and 381.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.10, 912.30 and 381.26 is: 526.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.10 : 912.30 = 381.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.10/912.30 = 381.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.10x = 912.30 × 381.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.10x = 347,823.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,823.50/661.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.13

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