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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.32, 938.56 and 403.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.32, 938.56 and 403.84 is: 557.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.32 : 938.56 = 403.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.32/938.56 = 403.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.32x = 938.56 × 403.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.32x = 379,028.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,028.07/680.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.13

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