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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.77, 913.14 and 381.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.77, 913.14 and 381.87 is: 526.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.77 : 913.14 = 381.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.77/913.14 = 381.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.77x = 913.14 × 381.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.77x = 348,700.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,700.77/661.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.92

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