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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.59, 940.57 and 371.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.59, 940.57 and 371.09 is: 512.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.59 : 940.57 = 371.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.59/940.57 = 371.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.59x = 940.57 × 371.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.59x = 349,030.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,030.49/681.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.09

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