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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.98, 939.70 and 386.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.98, 939.70 and 386.18 is: 532.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.98 : 939.70 = 386.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.98/939.70 = 386.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.98x = 939.70 × 386.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.98x = 362,893.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,893.35/680.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.90

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