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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.63, 940.67 and 371.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.63, 940.67 and 371.13 is: 512.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.63 : 940.67 = 371.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.63/940.67 = 371.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.63x = 940.67 × 371.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.63x = 349,110.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,110.86/681.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.17

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