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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.08, 1,017.82 and 371.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.08, 1,017.82 and 371.11 is: 555.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.08 : 1,017.82 = 371.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.08/1,017.82 = 371.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.08x = 1,017.82 × 371.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.08x = 377,723.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,723.18/680.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.41

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