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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.66, 940.69 and 386.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.66, 940.69 and 386.97 is: 534.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.66 : 940.69 = 386.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.66/940.69 = 386.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.66x = 940.69 × 386.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.66x = 364,017.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,017.84/681.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.02

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