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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.10, 938.47 and 400.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.10, 938.47 and 400.32 is: 552.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.10 : 938.47 = 400.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.10/938.47 = 400.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.10x = 938.47 × 400.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.10x = 375,692.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,692.06/680.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.40

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