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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.26, 912.67 and 381.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.26, 912.67 and 381.49 is: 526.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.26 : 912.67 = 381.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.26/912.67 = 381.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.26x = 912.67 × 381.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.26x = 348,171.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,171.24/661.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.53

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