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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.65, 939.31 and 385.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.65, 939.31 and 385.93 is: 532.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.65 : 939.31 = 385.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.65/939.31 = 385.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.65x = 939.31 × 385.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.65x = 362,507.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,507.91/680.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.59

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