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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.28, 912.43 and 381.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.28, 912.43 and 381.51 is: 526.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.28 : 912.43 = 381.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.28/912.43 = 381.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.28x = 912.43 × 381.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.28x = 348,101.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,101.17/661.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.41

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