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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.51, 938.97 and 385.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.51, 938.97 and 385.76 is: 532.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.51 : 938.97 = 385.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.51/938.97 = 385.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.51x = 938.97 × 385.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.51x = 362,212.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,212.37/680.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.27

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