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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.91, 913.40 and 381.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.91, 913.40 and 381.95 is: 527.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.91 : 913.40 = 381.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.91/913.40 = 381.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.91x = 913.40 × 381.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.91x = 348,866.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,866.65/661.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.06

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