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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.79, 939.51 and 386.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.79, 939.51 and 386.05 is: 532.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.79 : 939.51 = 386.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.79/939.51 = 386.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.79x = 939.51 × 386.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.79x = 362,695.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,695.49/680.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.76

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