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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.91, 913.28 and 382.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.91, 913.28 and 382.05 is: 527.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.91 : 913.28 = 382.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.91/913.28 = 382.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.91x = 913.28 × 382.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.91x = 348,916.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,916.71/661.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.14

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