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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.64, 912.96 and 381.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.64, 912.96 and 381.89 is: 526.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.64 : 912.96 = 381.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.64/912.96 = 381.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.64x = 912.96 × 381.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.64x = 348,650.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,650.29/661.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.95

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