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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.62, 940.52 and 386.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.62, 940.52 and 386.84 is: 533.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.62 : 940.52 = 386.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.62/940.52 = 386.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.62x = 940.52 × 386.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.62x = 363,830.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,830.76/681.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.77

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