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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.90, 939.62 and 386.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.90, 939.62 and 386.16 is: 532.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.90 : 939.62 = 386.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.90/939.62 = 386.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.90x = 939.62 × 386.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.90x = 362,841.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,841.73/680.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.89

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