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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.93, 913.47 and 382.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.93, 913.47 and 382.17 is: 527.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.93 : 913.47 = 382.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.93/913.47 = 382.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.93x = 913.47 × 382.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.93x = 349,100.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,100.83/661.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.40

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