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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.88, 940.99 and 371.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.88, 940.99 and 371.38 is: 512.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.88 : 940.99 = 371.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.88/940.99 = 371.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.88x = 940.99 × 371.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.88x = 349,464.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,464.87/681.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.50

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