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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681, 1,019.37 and 372.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681, 1,019.37 and 372.03 is: 556.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681 : 1,019.37 = 372.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681/1,019.37 = 372.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681x = 1,019.37 × 372.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681x = 379,236.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,236.22/681
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.88

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