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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.16, 938.62 and 369.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.16, 938.62 and 369.66 is: 510.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.16 : 938.62 = 369.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.16/938.62 = 369.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.16x = 938.62 × 369.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.16x = 346,970.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,970.27/680.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.13

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