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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.78, 913.12 and 382.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.78, 913.12 and 382.01 is: 527.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.78 : 913.12 = 382.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.78/913.12 = 382.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.78x = 913.12 × 382.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.78x = 348,820.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,820.97/661.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.10

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