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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.44, 940.39 and 370.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.44, 940.39 and 370.94 is: 511.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.44 : 940.39 = 370.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.44/940.39 = 370.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.44x = 940.39 × 370.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.44x = 348,824.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,824.06/681.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.89

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