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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.82, 939.51 and 401.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.82, 939.51 and 401.10 is: 553.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.82 : 939.51 = 401.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.82/939.51 = 401.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.82x = 939.51 × 401.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.82x = 376,837.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,837.46/680.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.51

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