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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.27, 940.03 and 386.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.27, 940.03 and 386.52 is: 533.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.27 : 940.03 = 386.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.27/940.03 = 386.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.27x = 940.03 × 386.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.27x = 363,340.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,340.40/681.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.33

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