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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.32, 1,021.96 and 373.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.32, 1,021.96 and 373.32 is: 559.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.32 : 1,021.96 = 373.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.32/1,021.96 = 373.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.32x = 1,021.96 × 373.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.32x = 381,518.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,518.11/681.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.97

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