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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.04, 938.57 and 400.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.04, 938.57 and 400.37 is: 552.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.04 : 938.57 = 400.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.04/938.57 = 400.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.04x = 938.57 × 400.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.04x = 375,768.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,768.58/680.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.57

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