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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.56, 939.24 and 385.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.56, 939.24 and 385.84 is: 532.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.56 : 939.24 = 385.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.56/939.24 = 385.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.56x = 939.24 × 385.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.56x = 362,396.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,396.36/680.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.50

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