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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.28, 938.80 and 369.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.28, 938.80 and 369.78 is: 510.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.28 : 938.80 = 369.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.28/938.80 = 369.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.28x = 938.80 × 369.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.28x = 347,147.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,147.62/680.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.30

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