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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.07, 938.49 and 400.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.07, 938.49 and 400.25 is: 552.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.07 : 938.49 = 400.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.07/938.49 = 400.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.07x = 938.49 × 400.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.07x = 375,626.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,626.19/680.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.33

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