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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.92, 913.68 and 386.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.92, 913.68 and 386.08 is: 532.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.92 : 913.68 = 386.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.92/913.68 = 386.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.92x = 913.68 × 386.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.92x = 352,753.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,753.57/661.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.92

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