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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.42, 939.02 and 385.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.42, 939.02 and 385.73 is: 532.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.42 : 939.02 = 385.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.42/939.02 = 385.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.42x = 939.02 × 385.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.42x = 362,208.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,208.60/680.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.33

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