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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681, 939.76 and 386.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681, 939.76 and 386.34 is: 533.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681 : 939.76 = 386.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681/939.76 = 386.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681x = 939.76 × 386.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681x = 363,066.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,066.88/681
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.14

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