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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.27, 938.65 and 385.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.27, 938.65 and 385.47 is: 531.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.27 : 938.65 = 385.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.27/938.65 = 385.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.27x = 938.65 × 385.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.27x = 361,821.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,821.42/680.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.88

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