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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.99, 939.73 and 382.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.99, 939.73 and 382.20 is: 527.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.99 : 939.73 = 382.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.99/939.73 = 382.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.99x = 939.73 × 382.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.99x = 359,161.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,161.04/680.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.41

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