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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.46, 939.03 and 385.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.46, 939.03 and 385.73 is: 532.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.46 : 939.03 = 385.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.46/939.03 = 385.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.46x = 939.03 × 385.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.46x = 362,212.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,212.04/680.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.30

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