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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.62, 940.66 and 386.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.62, 940.66 and 386.88 is: 533.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.62 : 940.66 = 386.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.62/940.66 = 386.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.62x = 940.66 × 386.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.62x = 363,922.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,922.54/681.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.91

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