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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.14, 938.58 and 377.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.14, 938.58 and 377.30 is: 520.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.14 : 938.58 = 377.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.14/938.58 = 377.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.14x = 938.58 × 377.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.14x = 354,126.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,126.23/680.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.67

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