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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.13, 938.63 and 400.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.13, 938.63 and 400.30 is: 552.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.13 : 938.63 = 400.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.13/938.63 = 400.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.13x = 938.63 × 400.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.13x = 375,736.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,736.03/680.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.44

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