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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.97, 939.79 and 386.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.97, 939.79 and 386.24 is: 533.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.97 : 939.79 = 386.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.97/939.79 = 386.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.97x = 939.79 × 386.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.97x = 362,984.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,984.49/680.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.04

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