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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.10, 938.59 and 385.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.10, 938.59 and 385.38 is: 531.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.10 : 938.59 = 385.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.10/938.59 = 385.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.10x = 938.59 × 385.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.10x = 361,715.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,715.49/680.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.86

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