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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.12, 938.61 and 400.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.12, 938.61 and 400.35 is: 552.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.12 : 938.61 = 400.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.12/938.61 = 400.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.12x = 938.61 × 400.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.12x = 375,772.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,772.51/680.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.51

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