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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.69, 913.25 and 378.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.69, 913.25 and 378.11 is: 521.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.69 : 913.25 = 378.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.69/913.25 = 378.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.69x = 913.25 × 378.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.69x = 345,308.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,308.96/661.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.86

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