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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.02, 938.45 and 400.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.02, 938.45 and 400.25 is: 552.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.02 : 938.45 = 400.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.02/938.45 = 400.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.02x = 938.45 × 400.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.02x = 375,617.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,617.96/680.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.37

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