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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.77, 939.45 and 386.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.77, 939.45 and 386.06 is: 532.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.77 : 939.45 = 386.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.77/939.45 = 386.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.77x = 939.45 × 386.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.77x = 362,680.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,680.82/680.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.75

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