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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.82, 913.34 and 382.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.82, 913.34 and 382.13 is: 527.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.82 : 913.34 = 382.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.82/913.34 = 382.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.82x = 913.34 × 382.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.82x = 349,008.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,008.14/661.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.35

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