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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.71, 940.73 and 386.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.71, 940.73 and 386.98 is: 534.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.71 : 940.73 = 386.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.71/940.73 = 386.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.71x = 940.73 × 386.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.71x = 364,042.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,042.31/681.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.01

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