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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.56, 912.86 and 381.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.56, 912.86 and 381.75 is: 526.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.56 : 912.86 = 381.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.56/912.86 = 381.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.56x = 912.86 × 381.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.56x = 348,485.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,485.26/661.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.76

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