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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.69, 940.75 and 386.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.69, 940.75 and 386.97 is: 534.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.69 : 940.75 = 386.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.69/940.75 = 386.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.69x = 940.75 × 386.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.69x = 364,042.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,042.03/681.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.03

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