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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.36, 939.92 and 397.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.36, 939.92 and 397.52 is: 548.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.36 : 939.92 = 397.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.36/939.92 = 397.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.36x = 939.92 × 397.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.36x = 373,637.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,637.00/681.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.37

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