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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.37, 940.30 and 382.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.37, 940.30 and 382.65 is: 528.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.37 : 940.30 = 382.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.37/940.30 = 382.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.37x = 940.30 × 382.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.37x = 359,805.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,805.80/681.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.07

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