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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681, 939.80 and 370.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681, 939.80 and 370.52 is: 511.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681 : 939.80 = 370.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681/939.80 = 370.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681x = 939.80 × 370.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681x = 348,214.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,214.70/681
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.33

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