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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.91, 941.06 and 371.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.91, 941.06 and 371.41 is: 512.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.91 : 941.06 = 371.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.91/941.06 = 371.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.91x = 941.06 × 371.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.91x = 349,512.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,512.53/681.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.55

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