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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.45, 912.75 and 381.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.45, 912.75 and 381.70 is: 526.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.45 : 912.75 = 381.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.45/912.75 = 381.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.45x = 912.75 × 381.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.45x = 348,396.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,396.68/661.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.72

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