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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.16, 912.13 and 381.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.16, 912.13 and 381.35 is: 526.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.16 : 912.13 = 381.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.16/912.13 = 381.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.16x = 912.13 × 381.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.16x = 347,842.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,842.10/661.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.11

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