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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.59, 940.61 and 386.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.59, 940.61 and 386.84 is: 533.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.59 : 940.61 = 386.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.59/940.61 = 386.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.59x = 940.61 × 386.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.59x = 363,868.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,868.89/681.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.85

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