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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.06, 939.89 and 386.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.06, 939.89 and 386.44 is: 533.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.06 : 939.89 = 386.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.06/939.89 = 386.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.06x = 939.89 × 386.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.06x = 363,211.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,211.09/681.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.30

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