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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.89, 939.70 and 382.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.89, 939.70 and 382.18 is: 527.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.89 : 939.70 = 382.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.89/939.70 = 382.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.89x = 939.70 × 382.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.89x = 359,134.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,134.55/680.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.45

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