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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.22, 938.70 and 400.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.22, 938.70 and 400.50 is: 552.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.22 : 938.70 = 400.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.22/938.70 = 400.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.22x = 938.70 × 400.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.22x = 375,949.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,949.35/680.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.69

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