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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.78, 939.48 and 370.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.78, 939.48 and 370.28 is: 510.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.78 : 939.48 = 370.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.78/939.48 = 370.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.78x = 939.48 × 370.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.78x = 347,872.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,872.08/680.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.99

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