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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.21, 912.41 and 381.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.21, 912.41 and 381.39 is: 526.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.21 : 912.41 = 381.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.21/912.41 = 381.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.21x = 912.41 × 381.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.21x = 347,987.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,987.43/661.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.29

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