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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.08, 939.84 and 378.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.08, 939.84 and 378.23 is: 521.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.08 : 939.84 = 378.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.08/939.84 = 378.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.08x = 939.84 × 378.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.08x = 355,470.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,470.98/681.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.93

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