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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.50, 1,019.98 and 372.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.50, 1,019.98 and 372.25 is: 557.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.50 : 1,019.98 = 372.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.50/1,019.98 = 372.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.50x = 1,019.98 × 372.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.50x = 379,687.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,687.56/680.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.95

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