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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.61, 940.58 and 386.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.61, 940.58 and 386.83 is: 533.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.61 : 940.58 = 386.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.61/940.58 = 386.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.61x = 940.58 × 386.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.61x = 363,847.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,847.88/681.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.81

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