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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.86, 938.18 and 385.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.86, 938.18 and 385.14 is: 531.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.86 : 938.18 = 385.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.86/938.18 = 385.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.86x = 938.18 × 385.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.86x = 361,328.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,328.72/679.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.48

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