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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.10, 940.02 and 386.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.10, 940.02 and 386.30 is: 533.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.10 : 940.02 = 386.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.10/940.02 = 386.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.10x = 940.02 × 386.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.10x = 363,127.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,127.79/681.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.15

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