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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.68, 939.42 and 386.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.68, 939.42 and 386.02 is: 532.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.68 : 939.42 = 386.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.68/939.42 = 386.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.68x = 939.42 × 386.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.68x = 362,634.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,634.91/680.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.75

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