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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.97, 938.33 and 385.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.97, 938.33 and 385.23 is: 531.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.97 : 938.33 = 385.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.97/938.33 = 385.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.97x = 938.33 × 385.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.97x = 361,475.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,475.43/679.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.61

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