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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.91, 939.69 and 382.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.91, 939.69 and 382.18 is: 527.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.91 : 939.69 = 382.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.91/939.69 = 382.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.91x = 939.69 × 382.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.91x = 359,130.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,130.72/680.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.43

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