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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.26, 940.12 and 370.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.26, 940.12 and 370.76 is: 511.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.26 : 940.12 = 370.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.26/940.12 = 370.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.26x = 940.12 × 370.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.26x = 348,558.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,558.89/681.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.64

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