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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.83, 913.45 and 382.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.83, 913.45 and 382.25 is: 527.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.83 : 913.45 = 382.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.83/913.45 = 382.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.83x = 913.45 × 382.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.83x = 349,162.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,162.65/661.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.57

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