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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.32, 912.62 and 381.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.32, 912.62 and 381.56 is: 526.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.32 : 912.62 = 381.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.32/912.62 = 381.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.32x = 912.62 × 381.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.32x = 348,212.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,212.82/661.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.54

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