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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.02, 939.81 and 386.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.02, 939.81 and 386.27 is: 533.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.02 : 939.81 = 386.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.02/939.81 = 386.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.02x = 939.81 × 386.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.02x = 363,020.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,020.41/681.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.06

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