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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.83, 913.40 and 382.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.83, 913.40 and 382.08 is: 527.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.83 : 913.40 = 382.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.83/913.40 = 382.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.83x = 913.40 × 382.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.83x = 348,991.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,991.87/661.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.31

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