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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.30, 1,021.26 and 372.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.30, 1,021.26 and 372.87 is: 558.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.30 : 1,021.26 = 372.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.30/1,021.26 = 372.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.30x = 1,021.26 × 372.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.30x = 380,797.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,797.22/681.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.93

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