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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.22, 940.08 and 370.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.22, 940.08 and 370.72 is: 511.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.22 : 940.08 = 370.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.22/940.08 = 370.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.22x = 940.08 × 370.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.22x = 348,506.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,506.46/681.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.59

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