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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.45, 940.40 and 370.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.45, 940.40 and 370.95 is: 511.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.45 : 940.40 = 370.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.45/940.40 = 370.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.45x = 940.40 × 370.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.45x = 348,841.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,841.38/681.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.91

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