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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.18, 938.64 and 385.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.18, 938.64 and 385.46 is: 531.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.18 : 938.64 = 385.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.18/938.64 = 385.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.18x = 938.64 × 385.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.18x = 361,811.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,811.97/680.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.94

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