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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.66, 940.71 and 371.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.66, 940.71 and 371.16 is: 512.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.66 : 940.71 = 371.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.66/940.71 = 371.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.66x = 940.71 × 371.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.66x = 349,153.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,153.92/681.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.21

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