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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.12, 938.49 and 385.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.12, 938.49 and 385.33 is: 531.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.12 : 938.49 = 385.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.12/938.49 = 385.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.12x = 938.49 × 385.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.12x = 361,628.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,628.35/680.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.71

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