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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.43, 940.38 and 370.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.43, 940.38 and 370.93 is: 511.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.43 : 940.38 = 370.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.43/940.38 = 370.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.43x = 940.38 × 370.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.43x = 348,815.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,815.15/681.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.89

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