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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.68, 939.31 and 385.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.68, 939.31 and 385.96 is: 532.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.68 : 939.31 = 385.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.68/939.31 = 385.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.68x = 939.31 × 385.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.68x = 362,536.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,536.09/680.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.61

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