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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.74, 939.46 and 382.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.74, 939.46 and 382.02 is: 527.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.74 : 939.46 = 382.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.74/939.46 = 382.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.74x = 939.46 × 382.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.74x = 358,892.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,892.51/680.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.21

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