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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.05, 939.89 and 382.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.05, 939.89 and 382.32 is: 527.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.05 : 939.89 = 382.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.05/939.89 = 382.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.05x = 939.89 × 382.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.05x = 359,339.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,339.70/681.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.62

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