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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.74, 940.79 and 371.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.74, 940.79 and 371.24 is: 512.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.74 : 940.79 = 371.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.74/940.79 = 371.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.74x = 940.79 × 371.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.74x = 349,258.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,258.88/681.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.31

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