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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.43, 912.86 and 381.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.43, 912.86 and 381.71 is: 526.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.43 : 912.86 = 381.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.43/912.86 = 381.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.43x = 912.86 × 381.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.43x = 348,447.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,447.79/661.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.81

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