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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.84, 940.95 and 371.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.84, 940.95 and 371.34 is: 512.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.84 : 940.95 = 371.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.84/940.95 = 371.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.84x = 940.95 × 371.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.84x = 349,412.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,412.37/681.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.46

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