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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.95, 939.77 and 386.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.95, 939.77 and 386.31 is: 533.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.95 : 939.77 = 386.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.95/939.77 = 386.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.95x = 939.77 × 386.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.95x = 363,040.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,040.62/680.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.14

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