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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.08, 939.86 and 370.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.08, 939.86 and 370.58 is: 511.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.08 : 939.86 = 370.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.08/939.86 = 370.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.08x = 939.86 × 370.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.08x = 348,286.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,286.77/681.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.38

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