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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.10, 938.47 and 385.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.10, 938.47 and 385.36 is: 531.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.10 : 938.47 = 385.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.10/938.47 = 385.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.10x = 938.47 × 385.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.10x = 361,648.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,648.80/680.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.76

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