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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.69, 940.74 and 371.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.69, 940.74 and 371.19 is: 512.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.69 : 940.74 = 371.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.69/940.74 = 371.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.69x = 940.74 × 371.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.69x = 349,191.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,191.42/681.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.24

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