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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.13, 939.94 and 386.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.13, 939.94 and 386.38 is: 533.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.13 : 939.94 = 386.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.13/939.94 = 386.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.13x = 939.94 × 386.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.13x = 363,174.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,174.02/681.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.19

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