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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.48, 940.43 and 370.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.48, 940.43 and 370.98 is: 511.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.48 : 940.43 = 370.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.48/940.43 = 370.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.48x = 940.43 × 370.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.48x = 348,881.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,881.65/681.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.95

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