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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.55, 939.15 and 385.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.55, 939.15 and 385.81 is: 532.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.55 : 939.15 = 385.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.55/939.15 = 385.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.55x = 939.15 × 385.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.55x = 362,333.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,333.46/680.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.41

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