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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.58, 940.57 and 371.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.58, 940.57 and 371.08 is: 512.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.58 : 940.57 = 371.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.58/940.57 = 371.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.58x = 940.57 × 371.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.58x = 349,026.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,026.72/681.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.08

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