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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.60, 940.68 and 386.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.60, 940.68 and 386.94 is: 534.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.60 : 940.68 = 386.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.60/940.68 = 386.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.60x = 940.68 × 386.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.60x = 363,986.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,986.72/681.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.02

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