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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.00, 938.28 and 385.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.00, 938.28 and 385.22 is: 531.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.00 : 938.28 = 385.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.00/938.28 = 385.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.00x = 938.28 × 385.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.00x = 361,439.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,439.53/680.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.53

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