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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.71, 939.36 and 370.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.71, 939.36 and 370.21 is: 510.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.71 : 939.36 = 370.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.71/939.36 = 370.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.71x = 939.36 × 370.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.71x = 347,755.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,755.77/680.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.88

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