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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.51, 940.37 and 386.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.51, 940.37 and 386.67 is: 533.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.51 : 940.37 = 386.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.51/940.37 = 386.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.51x = 940.37 × 386.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.51x = 363,610.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,610.93/681.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.54

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