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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.56, 939.32 and 400.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.56, 939.32 and 400.92 is: 553.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.56 : 939.32 = 400.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.56/939.32 = 400.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.56x = 939.32 × 400.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.56x = 376,592.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,592.17/680.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.36

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