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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.01, 938.03 and 400.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.01, 938.03 and 400.16 is: 551.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.01 : 938.03 = 400.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.01/938.03 = 400.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.01x = 938.03 × 400.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.01x = 375,360.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,360.74/680.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.99

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