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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.22, 938.70 and 369.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.22, 938.70 and 369.72 is: 510.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.22 : 938.70 = 369.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.22/938.70 = 369.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.22x = 938.70 × 369.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.22x = 347,056.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,056.16/680.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.21

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