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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.97, 939.60 and 386.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.97, 939.60 and 386.28 is: 532.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.97 : 939.60 = 386.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.97/939.60 = 386.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.97x = 939.60 × 386.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.97x = 362,948.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,948.69/680.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.99

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