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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.91, 939.62 and 386.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.91, 939.62 and 386.27 is: 533.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.91 : 939.62 = 386.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.91/939.62 = 386.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.91x = 939.62 × 386.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.91x = 362,948.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,948.36/680.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.04

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