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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.39, 939.02 and 385.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.39, 939.02 and 385.61 is: 532.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.39 : 939.02 = 385.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.39/939.02 = 385.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.39x = 939.02 × 385.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.39x = 362,088.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,088.88/680.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.18

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