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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.88, 939.30 and 401

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.88, 939.30 and 401 is: 553.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.88 : 939.30 = 401 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.88/939.30 = 401/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.88x = 939.30 × 401
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.88x = 376,659.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,659.30/680.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.19

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