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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.48, 940.37 and 382.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.48, 940.37 and 382.68 is: 528.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.48 : 940.37 = 382.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.48/940.37 = 382.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.48x = 940.37 × 382.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.48x = 359,858.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,858.88/681.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.05

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