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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.19, 938.66 and 400.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.19, 938.66 and 400.44 is: 552.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.19 : 938.66 = 400.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.19/938.66 = 400.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.19x = 938.66 × 400.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.19x = 375,874.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,874.59/680.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.60

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