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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.95, 938.28 and 385.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.95, 938.28 and 385.20 is: 531.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.95 : 938.28 = 385.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.95/938.28 = 385.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.95x = 938.28 × 385.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.95x = 361,425.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,425.46/679.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.55

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