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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.51, 939.18 and 385.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.51, 939.18 and 385.83 is: 532.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.51 : 939.18 = 385.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.51/939.18 = 385.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.51x = 939.18 × 385.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.51x = 362,361.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,361.34/680.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.49

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