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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.26, 938.70 and 385.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.26, 938.70 and 385.56 is: 532.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.26 : 938.70 = 385.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.26/938.70 = 385.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.26x = 938.70 × 385.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.26x = 361,925.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,925.17/680.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.04

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