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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.62, 940.64 and 371.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.62, 940.64 and 371.12 is: 512.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.62 : 940.64 = 371.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.62/940.64 = 371.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.62x = 940.64 × 371.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.62x = 349,090.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,090.32/681.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.15

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