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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.66, 940.55 and 386.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.66, 940.55 and 386.82 is: 533.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.66 : 940.55 = 386.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.66/940.55 = 386.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.66x = 940.55 × 386.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.66x = 363,821.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,821.62/681.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.73

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