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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.07, 939.86 and 370.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.07, 939.86 and 370.57 is: 511.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.07 : 939.86 = 370.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.07/939.86 = 370.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.07x = 939.86 × 370.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.07x = 348,283.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,283.92/681.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.38

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