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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.82, 938.16 and 385.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.82, 938.16 and 385.10 is: 531.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.82 : 938.16 = 385.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.82/938.16 = 385.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.82x = 938.16 × 385.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.82x = 361,278.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,278.80/679.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.43

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