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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.61, 939.32 and 400.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.61, 939.32 and 400.94 is: 553.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.61 : 939.32 = 400.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.61/939.32 = 400.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.61x = 939.32 × 400.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.61x = 376,604.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,604.26/680.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.33

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