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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.73, 939.38 and 386.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.73, 939.38 and 386.02 is: 532.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.73 : 939.38 = 386.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.73/939.38 = 386.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.73x = 939.38 × 386.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.73x = 362,620.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,620.43/680.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.69

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