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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.42, 938.99 and 385.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.42, 938.99 and 385.67 is: 532.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.42 : 938.99 = 385.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.42/938.99 = 385.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.42x = 938.99 × 385.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.42x = 362,143.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,143.58/680.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.24

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