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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.61, 939.24 and 370.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.61, 939.24 and 370.11 is: 510.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.61 : 939.24 = 370.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.61/939.24 = 370.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.61x = 939.24 × 370.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.61x = 347,622.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,622.12/680.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.75

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