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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.73, 939.45 and 385.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.73, 939.45 and 385.98 is: 532.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.73 : 939.45 = 385.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.73/939.45 = 385.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.73x = 939.45 × 385.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.73x = 362,608.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,608.91/680.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.68

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