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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.67, 939.16 and 400.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.67, 939.16 and 400.88 is: 553.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.67 : 939.16 = 400.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.67/939.16 = 400.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.67x = 939.16 × 400.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.67x = 376,493.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,493.31/680.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.12

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