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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.20, 938.71 and 385.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.20, 938.71 and 385.45 is: 531.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.20 : 938.71 = 385.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.20/938.71 = 385.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.20x = 938.71 × 385.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.20x = 361,821.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,821.08/680.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.94

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