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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.50, 912.87 and 385.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.50, 912.87 and 385.50 is: 531.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.50 : 912.87 = 385.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.50/912.87 = 385.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.50x = 912.87 × 385.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.50x = 351,911.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,911.39/661.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.99

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