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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.26, 938.74 and 369.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.26, 938.74 and 369.76 is: 510.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.26 : 938.74 = 369.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.26/938.74 = 369.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.26x = 938.74 × 369.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.26x = 347,108.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,108.50/680.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.26

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