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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.16, 940.02 and 386.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.16, 940.02 and 386.42 is: 533.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.16 : 940.02 = 386.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.16/940.02 = 386.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.16x = 940.02 × 386.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.16x = 363,242.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,242.53/681.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.27

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