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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.99, 938.39 and 385.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.99, 938.39 and 385.28 is: 531.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.99 : 938.39 = 385.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.99/938.39 = 385.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.99x = 938.39 × 385.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.99x = 361,542.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,542.90/679.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.69

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