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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.62, 912.81 and 385.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.62, 912.81 and 385.62 is: 532.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.62 : 912.81 = 385.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.62/912.81 = 385.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.62x = 912.81 × 385.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.62x = 351,997.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,997.79/661.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.02

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