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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.23, 940.07 and 386.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.23, 940.07 and 386.52 is: 533.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.23 : 940.07 = 386.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.23/940.07 = 386.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.23x = 940.07 × 386.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.23x = 363,356.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,356.82/681.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.38

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