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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.97, 941.12 and 371.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.97, 941.12 and 371.47 is: 512.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.97 : 941.12 = 371.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.97/941.12 = 371.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.97x = 941.12 × 371.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.97x = 349,596.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,596.92/681.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.63

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