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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.51, 938.88 and 381.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.51, 938.88 and 381.71 is: 526.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.51 : 938.88 = 381.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.51/938.88 = 381.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.51x = 938.88 × 381.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.51x = 358,379.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,379.88/680.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.63

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