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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.43, 939 and 385.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.43, 939 and 385.68 is: 532.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.43 : 939 = 385.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.43/939 = 385.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.43x = 939 × 385.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.43x = 362,153.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,153.52/680.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.24

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