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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.26, 940.14 and 386.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.26, 940.14 and 386.58 is: 533.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.26 : 940.14 = 386.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.26/940.14 = 386.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.26x = 940.14 × 386.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.26x = 363,439.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,439.32/681.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.48

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