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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.35, 938.88 and 369.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.35, 938.88 and 369.85 is: 510.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.35 : 938.88 = 369.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.35/938.88 = 369.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.35x = 938.88 × 369.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.35x = 347,242.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,242.42/680.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.39

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