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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.12, 938.61 and 385.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.12, 938.61 and 385.48 is: 531.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.12 : 938.61 = 385.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.12/938.61 = 385.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.12x = 938.61 × 385.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.12x = 361,815.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,815.38/680.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.99

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