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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.53, 1,019.94 and 388.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.53, 1,019.94 and 388.27 is: 581.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.53 : 1,019.94 = 388.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.53/1,019.94 = 388.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.53x = 1,019.94 × 388.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.53x = 396,011.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,011.24/680.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.92

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