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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.84, 939.56 and 370.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.84, 939.56 and 370.34 is: 511.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.84 : 939.56 = 370.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.84/939.56 = 370.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.84x = 939.56 × 370.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.84x = 347,956.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,956.65/680.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.07

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