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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.34, 939.99 and 386.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.34, 939.99 and 386.46 is: 533.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.34 : 939.99 = 386.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.34/939.99 = 386.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.34x = 939.99 × 386.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.34x = 363,268.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,268.54/681.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.17

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