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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.95, 938.35 and 385.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.95, 938.35 and 385.28 is: 531.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.95 : 938.35 = 385.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.95/938.35 = 385.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.95x = 938.35 × 385.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.95x = 361,527.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,527.49/679.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.70

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