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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.93, 940.99 and 383.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.93, 940.99 and 383.17 is: 528.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.93 : 940.99 = 383.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.93/940.99 = 383.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.93x = 940.99 × 383.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.93x = 360,559.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,559.14/681.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.73

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