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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.71, 939.39 and 382.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.71, 939.39 and 382.03 is: 527.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.71 : 939.39 = 382.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.71/939.39 = 382.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.71x = 939.39 × 382.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.71x = 358,873.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,873.66/680.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.20

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