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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.28, 938.78 and 385.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.28, 938.78 and 385.62 is: 532.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.28 : 938.78 = 385.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.28/938.78 = 385.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.28x = 938.78 × 385.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.28x = 362,012.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,012.34/680.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.15

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