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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.97, 939.76 and 370.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.97, 939.76 and 370.47 is: 511.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.97 : 939.76 = 370.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.97/939.76 = 370.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.97x = 939.76 × 370.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.97x = 348,152.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,152.89/680.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.26

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