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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.81, 939.52 and 386.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.81, 939.52 and 386.07 is: 532.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.81 : 939.52 = 386.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.81/939.52 = 386.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.81x = 939.52 × 386.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.81x = 362,718.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,718.53/680.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.78

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