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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.32, 938.66 and 385.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.32, 938.66 and 385.50 is: 531.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.32 : 938.66 = 385.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.32/938.66 = 385.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.32x = 938.66 × 385.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.32x = 361,853.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,853.43/680.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.89

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