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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.97, 913.30 and 382.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.97, 913.30 and 382.11 is: 527.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.97 : 913.30 = 382.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.97/913.30 = 382.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.97x = 913.30 × 382.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.97x = 348,979.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,979.15/661.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.18

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