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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.54, 940.60 and 386.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.54, 940.60 and 386.92 is: 533.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.54 : 940.60 = 386.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.54/940.60 = 386.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.54x = 940.60 × 386.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.54x = 363,936.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,936.95/681.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.99

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