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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.01, 939.90 and 382.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.01, 939.90 and 382.32 is: 527.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.01 : 939.90 = 382.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.01/939.90 = 382.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.01x = 939.90 × 382.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.01x = 359,344.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,344.00/681.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.67

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