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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.16, 938.51 and 400.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.16, 938.51 and 400.45 is: 552.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.16 : 938.51 = 400.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.16/938.51 = 400.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.16x = 938.51 × 400.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.16x = 375,824.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,824.33/680.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.55

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