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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.86, 939.63 and 386.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.86, 939.63 and 386.02 is: 532.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.86 : 939.63 = 386.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.86/939.63 = 386.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.86x = 939.63 × 386.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.86x = 362,715.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,715.97/680.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.73

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