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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.09, 939.84 and 386.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.09, 939.84 and 386.39 is: 533.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.09 : 939.84 = 386.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.09/939.84 = 386.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.09x = 939.84 × 386.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.09x = 363,140.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,140.08/681.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.17

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