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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.49, 940.44 and 386.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.49, 940.44 and 386.75 is: 533.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.49 : 940.44 = 386.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.49/940.44 = 386.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.49x = 940.44 × 386.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.49x = 363,715.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,715.17/681.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.71

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