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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.47, 939.06 and 385.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.47, 939.06 and 385.75 is: 532.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.47 : 939.06 = 385.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.47/939.06 = 385.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.47x = 939.06 × 385.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.47x = 362,238.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,238.29/680.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.34

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