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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.16, 530.82 and 291.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.16, 530.82 and 291.41 is: 401.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.16 : 530.82 = 291.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.16/530.82 = 291.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.16x = 530.82 × 291.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.16x = 154,683.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,683.60/385.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.61

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