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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.13, 939.96 and 370.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.13, 939.96 and 370.63 is: 511.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.13 : 939.96 = 370.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.13/939.96 = 370.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.13x = 939.96 × 370.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.13x = 348,370.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,370.82/681.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.46

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