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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.77, 938.13 and 385.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.77, 938.13 and 385.11 is: 531.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.77 : 938.13 = 385.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.77/938.13 = 385.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.77x = 938.13 × 385.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.77x = 361,283.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,283.24/679.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.48

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