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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.38, 938.92 and 369.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.38, 938.92 and 369.88 is: 510.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.38 : 938.92 = 369.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.38/938.92 = 369.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.38x = 938.92 × 369.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.38x = 347,287.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,287.73/680.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.43

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