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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.09, 938.54 and 385.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.09, 938.54 and 385.40 is: 531.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.09 : 938.54 = 385.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.09/938.54 = 385.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.09x = 938.54 × 385.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.09x = 361,716.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,716.63/680.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.87

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