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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.47, 938.94 and 385.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.47, 938.94 and 385.63 is: 532.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.47 : 938.94 = 385.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.47/938.94 = 385.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.47x = 938.94 × 385.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.47x = 362,081.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,081.81/680.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.11

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