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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.64, 939.22 and 381.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.64, 939.22 and 381.88 is: 526.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.64 : 939.22 = 381.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.64/939.22 = 381.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.64x = 939.22 × 381.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.64x = 358,669.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,669.33/680.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.96

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