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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.23, 912.53 and 381.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.23, 912.53 and 381.51 is: 526.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.23 : 912.53 = 381.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.23/912.53 = 381.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.23x = 912.53 × 381.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.23x = 348,139.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,139.32/661.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.50

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