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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.98, 938.32 and 385.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.98, 938.32 and 385.18 is: 531.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.98 : 938.32 = 385.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.98/938.32 = 385.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.98x = 938.32 × 385.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.98x = 361,422.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,422.10/679.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.52

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