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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.97, 938.26 and 385.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.97, 938.26 and 385.19 is: 531.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.97 : 938.26 = 385.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.97/938.26 = 385.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.97x = 938.26 × 385.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.97x = 361,402.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,402.72/679.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.50

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