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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.21, 912.37 and 381.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.21, 912.37 and 381.33 is: 526.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.21 : 912.37 = 381.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.21/912.37 = 381.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.21x = 912.37 × 381.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.21x = 347,912.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,912.15/661.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.18

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