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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.95, 941.07 and 371.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.95, 941.07 and 371.45 is: 512.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.95 : 941.07 = 371.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.95/941.07 = 371.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.95x = 941.07 × 371.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.95x = 349,555.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,555.75/681.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.59

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