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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.22, 940.07 and 386.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.22, 940.07 and 386.48 is: 533.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.22 : 940.07 = 386.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.22/940.07 = 386.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.22x = 940.07 × 386.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.22x = 363,318.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,318.25/681.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.33

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