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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.74, 939.38 and 386.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.74, 939.38 and 386.10 is: 532.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.74 : 939.38 = 386.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.74/939.38 = 386.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.74x = 939.38 × 386.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.74x = 362,694.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,694.62/680.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.79

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