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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.19, 940.06 and 386.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.19, 940.06 and 386.47 is: 533.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.19 : 940.06 = 386.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.19/940.06 = 386.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.19x = 940.06 × 386.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.19x = 363,300.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,300.29/681.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.34

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