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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.16, 912.10 and 385

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.16, 912.10 and 385 is: 531.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.16 : 912.10 = 385 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.16/912.10 = 385/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.16x = 912.10 × 385
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.16x = 351,158.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,158.50/661.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.12

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