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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.34, 938.76 and 385.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.34, 938.76 and 385.62 is: 532.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.34 : 938.76 = 385.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.34/938.76 = 385.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.34x = 938.76 × 385.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.34x = 362,004.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,004.63/680.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.09

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