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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.09, 939.91 and 370.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.09, 939.91 and 370.59 is: 511.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.09 : 939.91 = 370.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.09/939.91 = 370.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.09x = 939.91 × 370.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.09x = 348,321.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,321.25/681.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.42

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