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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.03, 938.57 and 385.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.03, 938.57 and 385.31 is: 531.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.03 : 938.57 = 385.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.03/938.57 = 385.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.03x = 938.57 × 385.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.03x = 361,633.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,633.79/680.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.79

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