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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.21, 938.64 and 381.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.21, 938.64 and 381.45 is: 526.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.21 : 938.64 = 381.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.21/938.64 = 381.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.21x = 938.64 × 381.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.21x = 358,044.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,044.23/680.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.37

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