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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.23, 938.69 and 385.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.23, 938.69 and 385.49 is: 531.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.23 : 938.69 = 385.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.23/938.69 = 385.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.23x = 938.69 × 385.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.23x = 361,853.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,853.68/680.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.96

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