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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.20, 938.64 and 385.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.20, 938.64 and 385.52 is: 532.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.20 : 938.64 = 385.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.20/938.64 = 385.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.20x = 938.64 × 385.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.20x = 361,864.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,864.49/680.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.00

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