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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.06, 938.48 and 369.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.06, 938.48 and 369.56 is: 509.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.06 : 938.48 = 369.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.06/938.48 = 369.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.06x = 938.48 × 369.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.06x = 346,824.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,824.67/680.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.99

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