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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.62, 939.25 and 385.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.62, 939.25 and 385.95 is: 532.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.62 : 939.25 = 385.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.62/939.25 = 385.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.62x = 939.25 × 385.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.62x = 362,503.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,503.54/680.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.61

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