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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.52, 939.15 and 385.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.52, 939.15 and 385.88 is: 532.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.52 : 939.15 = 385.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.52/939.15 = 385.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.52x = 939.15 × 385.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.52x = 362,399.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,399.20/680.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.53

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