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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.84, 1,022.52 and 373.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.84, 1,022.52 and 373.80 is: 560.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.84 : 1,022.52 = 373.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.84/1,022.52 = 373.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.84x = 1,022.52 × 373.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.84x = 382,217.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,217.98/681.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.57

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