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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.04, 939.76 and 382.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.04, 939.76 and 382.33 is: 527.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.04 : 939.76 = 382.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.04/939.76 = 382.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.04x = 939.76 × 382.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.04x = 359,298.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,298.44/681.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.57

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