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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.58, 938.98 and 385.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.58, 938.98 and 385.80 is: 532.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.58 : 938.98 = 385.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.58/938.98 = 385.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.58x = 938.98 × 385.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.58x = 362,258.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,258.48/680.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.28

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