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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.60, 939.20 and 381.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.60, 939.20 and 381.83 is: 526.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.60 : 939.20 = 381.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.60/939.20 = 381.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.60x = 939.20 × 381.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.60x = 358,608.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,608.13/680.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.90

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