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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.54, 940.53 and 371.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.54, 940.53 and 371.04 is: 512.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.54 : 940.53 = 371.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.54/940.53 = 371.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.54x = 940.53 × 371.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.54x = 348,974.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,974.25/681.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.04

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