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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.03, 1,019.35 and 372.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.03, 1,019.35 and 372.50 is: 558.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.03 : 1,019.35 = 372.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.03/1,019.35 = 372.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.03x = 1,019.35 × 372.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.03x = 379,707.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,707.07/680.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.37

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