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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.96, 938.38 and 381.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.96, 938.38 and 381.23 is: 526.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.96 : 938.38 = 381.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.96/938.38 = 381.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.96x = 938.38 × 381.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.96x = 357,738.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,738.61/679.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.12

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