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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.40, 940.50 and 386.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.40, 940.50 and 386.68 is: 533.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.40 : 940.50 = 386.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.40/940.50 = 386.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.40x = 940.50 × 386.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.40x = 363,672.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,672.54/681.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.71

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