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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.57, 939.13 and 400.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.57, 939.13 and 400.99 is: 553.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.57 : 939.13 = 400.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.57/939.13 = 400.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.57x = 939.13 × 400.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.57x = 376,581.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,581.74/680.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.33

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