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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.87, 939.82 and 401.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.87, 939.82 and 401.10 is: 553.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.87 : 939.82 = 401.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.87/939.82 = 401.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.87x = 939.82 × 401.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.87x = 376,963.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,963.31/680.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.65

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