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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.45, 940.38 and 386.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.45, 940.38 and 386.72 is: 533.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.45 : 940.38 = 386.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.45/940.38 = 386.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.45x = 940.38 × 386.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.45x = 363,663.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,663.75/681.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.66

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