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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.09, 939.73 and 386.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.09, 939.73 and 386.25 is: 532.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.09 : 939.73 = 386.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.09/939.73 = 386.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.09x = 939.73 × 386.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.09x = 362,970.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,970.71/681.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.93

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