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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.88, 938.26 and 385.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.88, 938.26 and 385.16 is: 531.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.88 : 938.26 = 385.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.88/938.26 = 385.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.88x = 938.26 × 385.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.88x = 361,380.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,380.22/679.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.54

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