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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.94, 913.52 and 382.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.94, 913.52 and 382.22 is: 527.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.94 : 913.52 = 382.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.94/913.52 = 382.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.94x = 913.52 × 382.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.94x = 349,168.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,168.42/661.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.49

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