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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.88, 939.69 and 386.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.88, 939.69 and 386.22 is: 533.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.88 : 939.69 = 386.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.88/939.69 = 386.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.88x = 939.69 × 386.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.88x = 362,927.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,927.07/680.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.03

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