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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.03, 938.60 and 400.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.03, 938.60 and 400.28 is: 552.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.03 : 938.60 = 400.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.03/938.60 = 400.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.03x = 938.60 × 400.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.03x = 375,696.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,696.11/680.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.47

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