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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661, 912.26 and 385

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661, 912.26 and 385 is: 531.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661 : 912.26 = 385 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661/912.26 = 385/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661x = 912.26 × 385
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661x = 351,220.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,220.10/661
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.35

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