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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.17, 938.60 and 385.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.17, 938.60 and 385.47 is: 531.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.17 : 938.60 = 385.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.17/938.60 = 385.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.17x = 938.60 × 385.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.17x = 361,802.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,802.14/680.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.93

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