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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.58, 913.11 and 382.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.58, 913.11 and 382.00 is: 527.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.58 : 913.11 = 382.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.58/913.11 = 382.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.58x = 913.11 × 382.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.58x = 348,802.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,802.50/661.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.23

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