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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.64, 913 and 381.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.64, 913 and 381.82 is: 526.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.64 : 913 = 381.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.64/913 = 381.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.64x = 913 × 381.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.64x = 348,601.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,601.66/661.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.88

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