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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.72, 940.76 and 386.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.72, 940.76 and 386.96 is: 534.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.72 : 940.76 = 386.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.72/940.76 = 386.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.72x = 940.76 × 386.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.72x = 364,036.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,036.49/681.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.00

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