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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.28, 938.81 and 385.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.28, 938.81 and 385.54 is: 532.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.28 : 938.81 = 385.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.28/938.81 = 385.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.28x = 938.81 × 385.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.28x = 361,946.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,946.88/680.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.06

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