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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.04, 939.68 and 386.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.04, 939.68 and 386.24 is: 532.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.04 : 939.68 = 386.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.04/939.68 = 386.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.04x = 939.68 × 386.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.04x = 362,942.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,942.00/681.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.92

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