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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.27, 938.76 and 377.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.27, 938.76 and 377.43 is: 520.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.27 : 938.76 = 377.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.27/938.76 = 377.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.27x = 938.76 × 377.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.27x = 354,311.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,311.25/680.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.84

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