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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.01, 938.40 and 381.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.01, 938.40 and 381.26 is: 526.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.01 : 938.40 = 381.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.01/938.40 = 381.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.01x = 938.40 × 381.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.01x = 357,769.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,769.69/680.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.13

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