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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.46, 939.08 and 381.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.46, 939.08 and 381.74 is: 526.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.46 : 939.08 = 381.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.46/939.08 = 381.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.46x = 939.08 × 381.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.46x = 358,477.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,477.80/680.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.82

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