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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.26, 940.11 and 386.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.26, 940.11 and 386.55 is: 533.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.26 : 940.11 = 386.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.26/940.11 = 386.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.26x = 940.11 × 386.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.26x = 363,399.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,399.52/681.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.42

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