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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.01, 938.43 and 400.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.01, 938.43 and 400.40 is: 552.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.01 : 938.43 = 400.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.01/938.43 = 400.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.01x = 938.43 × 400.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.01x = 375,742.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,742.68/680.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.55

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