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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.29, 939.96 and 397.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.29, 939.96 and 397.71 is: 548.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.29 : 939.96 = 397.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.29/939.96 = 397.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.29x = 939.96 × 397.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.29x = 373,831.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,831.49/681.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.71

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