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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.36, 940.23 and 386.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.36, 940.23 and 386.61 is: 533.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.36 : 940.23 = 386.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.36/940.23 = 386.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.36x = 940.23 × 386.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.36x = 363,502.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,502.32/681.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.50

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