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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.24, 938.40 and 532.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.24, 938.40 and 532.88 is: 735.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.24 : 938.40 = 532.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.24/938.40 = 532.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.24x = 938.40 × 532.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.24x = 500,054.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,054.59/680.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.11

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