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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.70, 938.04 and 385.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.70, 938.04 and 385.04 is: 531.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.70 : 938.04 = 385.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.70/938.04 = 385.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.70x = 938.04 × 385.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.70x = 361,182.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,182.92/679.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.39

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