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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.76, 938.08 and 385.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.76, 938.08 and 385.02 is: 531.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.76 : 938.08 = 385.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.76/938.08 = 385.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.76x = 938.08 × 385.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.76x = 361,180.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,180.04/679.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.34

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