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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.41, 940.37 and 370.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.41, 940.37 and 370.91 is: 511.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.41 : 940.37 = 370.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.41/940.37 = 370.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.41x = 940.37 × 370.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.41x = 348,786.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,786.08/681.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.86

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