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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.16, 938.37 and 400.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.16, 938.37 and 400.22 is: 552.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.16 : 938.37 = 400.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.16/938.37 = 400.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.16x = 938.37 × 400.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.16x = 375,552.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,552.44/680.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.15

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