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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.39, 938.94 and 369.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.39, 938.94 and 369.89 is: 510.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.39 : 938.94 = 369.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.39/938.94 = 369.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.39x = 938.94 × 369.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.39x = 347,306.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,306.86/680.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.45

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