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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.54, 912.96 and 381.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.54, 912.96 and 381.77 is: 526.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.54 : 912.96 = 381.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.54/912.96 = 381.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.54x = 912.96 × 381.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.54x = 348,540.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,540.74/661.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.87

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