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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.57, 940.50 and 386.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.57, 940.50 and 386.84 is: 533.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.57 : 940.50 = 386.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.57/940.50 = 386.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.57x = 940.50 × 386.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.57x = 363,825.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,825.37/681.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.80

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