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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.81, 938.08 and 385.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.81, 938.08 and 385.01 is: 531.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.81 : 938.08 = 385.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.81/938.08 = 385.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.81x = 938.08 × 385.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.81x = 361,170.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,170.18/679.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.28

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