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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.93, 939.72 and 382.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.93, 939.72 and 382.27 is: 527.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.93 : 939.72 = 382.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.93/939.72 = 382.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.93x = 939.72 × 382.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.93x = 359,224.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,224.42/680.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.55

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