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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.32, 938.22 and 506.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.32, 938.22 and 506.36 is: 697.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.32 : 938.22 = 506.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.32/938.22 = 506.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.32x = 938.22 × 506.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.32x = 475,077.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,077.08/681.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.29

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