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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.69, 939.38 and 385.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.69, 939.38 and 385.92 is: 532.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.69 : 939.38 = 385.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.69/939.38 = 385.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.69x = 939.38 × 385.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.69x = 362,523.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,523.60/680.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.59

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