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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.92, 938.32 and 381.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.92, 938.32 and 381.20 is: 526.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.92 : 938.32 = 381.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.92/938.32 = 381.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.92x = 938.32 × 381.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.92x = 357,687.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,687.58/679.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.07

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