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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.97, 1,023.08 and 373.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.97, 1,023.08 and 373.65 is: 560.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.97 : 1,023.08 = 373.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.97/1,023.08 = 373.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.97x = 1,023.08 × 373.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.97x = 382,269.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,269.42/681.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.54

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