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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.94, 938.27 and 385.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.94, 938.27 and 385.15 is: 531.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.94 : 938.27 = 385.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.94/938.27 = 385.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.94x = 938.27 × 385.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.94x = 361,372.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,372.76/679.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.48

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