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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.21, 940.01 and 386.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.21, 940.01 and 386.37 is: 533.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.21 : 940.01 = 386.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.21/940.01 = 386.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.21x = 940.01 × 386.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.21x = 363,189.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,189.73/681.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.15

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