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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.71, 940.76 and 382.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.71, 940.76 and 382.92 is: 528.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.71 : 940.76 = 382.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.71/940.76 = 382.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.71x = 940.76 × 382.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.71x = 360,233.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,233.25/681.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.42

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