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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.65, 1,022.63 and 373.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.65, 1,022.63 and 373.34 is: 560.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.65 : 1,022.63 = 373.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.65/1,022.63 = 373.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.65x = 1,022.63 × 373.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.65x = 381,789.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,789.37/681.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.10

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