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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.53, 939.26 and 385.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.53, 939.26 and 385.81 is: 532.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.53 : 939.26 = 385.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.53/939.26 = 385.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.53x = 939.26 × 385.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.53x = 362,375.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,375.90/680.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.49

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