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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.22, 938.82 and 385.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.22, 938.82 and 385.62 is: 532.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.22 : 938.82 = 385.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.22/938.82 = 385.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.22x = 938.82 × 385.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.22x = 362,027.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,027.77/680.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.22

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