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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.22, 939.96 and 386.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.22, 939.96 and 386.47 is: 533.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.22 : 939.96 = 386.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.22/939.96 = 386.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.22x = 939.96 × 386.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.22x = 363,266.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,266.34/681.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.26

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