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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.24, 938.62 and 385.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.24, 938.62 and 385.46 is: 531.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.24 : 938.62 = 385.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.24/938.62 = 385.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.24x = 938.62 × 385.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.24x = 361,800.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,800.47/680.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.87

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