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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.09, 938.64 and 385.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.09, 938.64 and 385.29 is: 531.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.09 : 938.64 = 385.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.09/938.64 = 385.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.09x = 938.64 × 385.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.09x = 361,648.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,648.61/680.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.77

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