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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.19, 938.64 and 385.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.19, 938.64 and 385.46 is: 531.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.19 : 938.64 = 385.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.19/938.64 = 385.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.19x = 938.64 × 385.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.19x = 361,802.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,802.04/680.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.91

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