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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.02, 939.73 and 382.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.02, 939.73 and 382.23 is: 527.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.02 : 939.73 = 382.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.02/939.73 = 382.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.02x = 939.73 × 382.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.02x = 359,193.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,193.00/681.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.43

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