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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.50, 940.44 and 382.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.50, 940.44 and 382.78 is: 528.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.50 : 940.44 = 382.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.50/940.44 = 382.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.50x = 940.44 × 382.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.50x = 359,981.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,981.62/681.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.22

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