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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.17, 912.56 and 381.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.17, 912.56 and 381.45 is: 526.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.17 : 912.56 = 381.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.17/912.56 = 381.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.17x = 912.56 × 381.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.17x = 348,094.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,094.10/661.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.48

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