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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.64, 913.23 and 382.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.64, 913.23 and 382.05 is: 527.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.64 : 913.23 = 382.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.64/913.23 = 382.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.64x = 913.23 × 382.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.64x = 348,899.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,899.52/661.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.33

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