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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.81, 939.53 and 370.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.81, 939.53 and 370.31 is: 511.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.81 : 939.53 = 370.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.81/939.53 = 370.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.81x = 939.53 × 370.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.81x = 347,920.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,920.63/680.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.04

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