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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.29, 912.54 and 381.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.29, 912.54 and 381.50 is: 526.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.29 : 912.54 = 381.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.29/912.54 = 381.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.29x = 912.54 × 381.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.29x = 348,134.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,134.01/661.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.45

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