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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.74, 938.07 and 385.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.74, 938.07 and 385.05 is: 531.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.74 : 938.07 = 385.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.74/938.07 = 385.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.74x = 938.07 × 385.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.74x = 361,203.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,203.85/679.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.39

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