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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.08, 939.96 and 386.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.08, 939.96 and 386.39 is: 533.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.08 : 939.96 = 386.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.08/939.96 = 386.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.08x = 939.96 × 386.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.08x = 363,193.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,193.49/681.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.27

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