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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.55, 939.11 and 381.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.55, 939.11 and 381.73 is: 526.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.55 : 939.11 = 381.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.55/939.11 = 381.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.55x = 939.11 × 381.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.55x = 358,482.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,482.20/680.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.75

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