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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.34, 940.17 and 386.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.34, 940.17 and 386.54 is: 533.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.34 : 940.17 = 386.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.34/940.17 = 386.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.34x = 940.17 × 386.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.34x = 363,415.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,415.66/681.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.39

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