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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.02, 938.41 and 385.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.02, 938.41 and 385.38 is: 531.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.02 : 938.41 = 385.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.02/938.41 = 385.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.02x = 938.41 × 385.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.02x = 361,646.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,646.31/680.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.82

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