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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.91, 913.48 and 382.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.91, 913.48 and 382.15 is: 527.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.91 : 913.48 = 382.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.91/913.48 = 382.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.91x = 913.48 × 382.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.91x = 349,086.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,086.57/661.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.40

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