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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.10, 939.92 and 370.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.10, 939.92 and 370.60 is: 511.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.10 : 939.92 = 370.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.10/939.92 = 370.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.10x = 939.92 × 370.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.10x = 348,330.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,330.15/681.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.42

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