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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.14, 940.05 and 386.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.14, 940.05 and 386.38 is: 533.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.14 : 940.05 = 386.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.14/940.05 = 386.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.14x = 940.05 × 386.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.14x = 363,209.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,209.89/681.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.24

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