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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.18, 912.32 and 381.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.18, 912.32 and 381.42 is: 526.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.18 : 912.32 = 381.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.18/912.32 = 381.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.18x = 912.32 × 381.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.18x = 347,977.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,977.09/661.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.30

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