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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.11, 939.92 and 386.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.11, 939.92 and 386.36 is: 533.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.11 : 939.92 = 386.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.11/939.92 = 386.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.11x = 939.92 × 386.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.11x = 363,140.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,140.86/681.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.16

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