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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.81, 938.11 and 385.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.81, 938.11 and 385.08 is: 531.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.81 : 938.11 = 385.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.81/938.11 = 385.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.81x = 938.11 × 385.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.81x = 361,245.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,245.47/679.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.40

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