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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.54, 939.14 and 370.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.54, 939.14 and 370.04 is: 510.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.54 : 939.14 = 370.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.54/939.14 = 370.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.54x = 939.14 × 370.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.54x = 347,512.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,512.82/680.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.65

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