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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.94, 941.08 and 371.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.94, 941.08 and 371.44 is: 512.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.94 : 941.08 = 371.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.94/941.08 = 371.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.94x = 941.08 × 371.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.94x = 349,552.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,552.90/681.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.59

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