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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.32, 912.42 and 381.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.32, 912.42 and 381.48 is: 526.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.32 : 912.42 = 381.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.32/912.42 = 381.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.32x = 912.42 × 381.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.32x = 348,069.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,069.98/661.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.33

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