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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.73, 913.01 and 381.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.73, 913.01 and 381.90 is: 526.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.73 : 913.01 = 381.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.73/913.01 = 381.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.73x = 913.01 × 381.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.73x = 348,676.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,676.61/661.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.92

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