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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.57, 940.58 and 371.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.57, 940.58 and 371.07 is: 512.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.57 : 940.58 = 371.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.57/940.58 = 371.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.57x = 940.58 × 371.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.57x = 349,019.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,019.17/681.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.08

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