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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.99, 939.94 and 386.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.99, 939.94 and 386.44 is: 533.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.99 : 939.94 = 386.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.99/939.94 = 386.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.99x = 939.94 × 386.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.99x = 363,227.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,227.10/680.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.38

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