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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.84, 913.33 and 382.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.84, 913.33 and 382.08 is: 527.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.84 : 913.33 = 382.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.84/913.33 = 382.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.84x = 913.33 × 382.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.84x = 348,962.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,962.40/661.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.26

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