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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.80, 939.57 and 386.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.80, 939.57 and 386.08 is: 532.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.80 : 939.57 = 386.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.80/939.57 = 386.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.80x = 939.57 × 386.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.80x = 362,749.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,749.19/680.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.83

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