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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.37, 938.92 and 381.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.37, 938.92 and 381.65 is: 526.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.37 : 938.92 = 381.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.37/938.92 = 381.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.37x = 938.92 × 381.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.37x = 358,338.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,338.82/680.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.69

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