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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.73, 939.38 and 386.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.73, 939.38 and 386.03 is: 532.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.73 : 939.38 = 386.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.73/939.38 = 386.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.73x = 939.38 × 386.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.73x = 362,628.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,628.86/680.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.71

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