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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.33, 940.26 and 386.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.33, 940.26 and 386.62 is: 533.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.33 : 940.26 = 386.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.33/940.26 = 386.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.33x = 940.26 × 386.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.33x = 363,523.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,523.32/681.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.55

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