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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.01, 938.01 and 385.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.01, 938.01 and 385.07 is: 531.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.01 : 938.01 = 385.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.01/938.01 = 385.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.01x = 938.01 × 385.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.01x = 361,196.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,196.26/680.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.17

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