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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.36, 938.89 and 369.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.36, 938.89 and 369.86 is: 510.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.36 : 938.89 = 369.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.36/938.89 = 369.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.36x = 938.89 × 369.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.36x = 347,257.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,257.86/680.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.40

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