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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.88, 939.62 and 370.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.88, 939.62 and 370.38 is: 511.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.88 : 939.62 = 370.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.88/939.62 = 370.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.88x = 939.62 × 370.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.88x = 348,016.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,016.46/680.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.13

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