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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.14, 1,021.14 and 373.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.14, 1,021.14 and 373.06 is: 560.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.14 : 1,021.14 = 373.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.14/1,021.14 = 373.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.14x = 1,021.14 × 373.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.14x = 380,946.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,946.49/680.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.10

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