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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.40, 938.99 and 385.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.40, 938.99 and 385.76 is: 532.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.40 : 938.99 = 385.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.40/938.99 = 385.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.40x = 938.99 × 385.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.40x = 362,228.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,228.09/680.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.38

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