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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.58, 939.17 and 370.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.58, 939.17 and 370.08 is: 510.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.58 : 939.17 = 370.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.58/939.17 = 370.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.58x = 939.17 × 370.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.58x = 347,562.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,562.41/680.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.69

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