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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.28, 912.48 and 377.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.28, 912.48 and 377.69 is: 521.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.28 : 912.48 = 377.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.28/912.48 = 377.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.28x = 912.48 × 377.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.28x = 344,634.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,634.57/661.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.16

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