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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.36, 940.26 and 386.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.36, 940.26 and 386.72 is: 533.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.36 : 940.26 = 386.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.36/940.26 = 386.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.36x = 940.26 × 386.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.36x = 363,620.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,620.74/681.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.67

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