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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.60, 940.52 and 382.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.60, 940.52 and 382.79 is: 528.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.60 : 940.52 = 382.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.60/940.52 = 382.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.60x = 940.52 × 382.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.60x = 360,015.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,015.03/681.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.19

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