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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.84, 938.17 and 385.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.84, 938.17 and 385.15 is: 531.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.84 : 938.17 = 385.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.84/938.17 = 385.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.84x = 938.17 × 385.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.84x = 361,334.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,334.25/679.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.50

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