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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.70, 913.19 and 381.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.70, 913.19 and 381.97 is: 527.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.70 : 913.19 = 381.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.70/913.19 = 381.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.70x = 913.19 × 381.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.70x = 348,804.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,804.71/661.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.13

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