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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.70, 913.20 and 382.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.70, 913.20 and 382.02 is: 527.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.70 : 913.20 = 382.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.70/913.20 = 382.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.70x = 913.20 × 382.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.70x = 348,860.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,860.66/661.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.22

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