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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.70, 940.54 and 386.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.70, 940.54 and 386.97 is: 533.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.70 : 940.54 = 386.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.70/940.54 = 386.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.70x = 940.54 × 386.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.70x = 363,960.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,960.76/681.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.90

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