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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.77, 913.17 and 381.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.77, 913.17 and 381.96 is: 527.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.77 : 913.17 = 381.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.77/913.17 = 381.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.77x = 913.17 × 381.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.77x = 348,794.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,794.41/661.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.06

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