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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.64, 939.02 and 385.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.64, 939.02 and 385.84 is: 532.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.64 : 939.02 = 385.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.64/939.02 = 385.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.64x = 939.02 × 385.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.64x = 362,311.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,311.48/680.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.31

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