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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.57, 939.23 and 385.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.57, 939.23 and 385.86 is: 532.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.57 : 939.23 = 385.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.57/939.23 = 385.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.57x = 939.23 × 385.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.57x = 362,411.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,411.29/680.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.51

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