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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.72, 940.80 and 387

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.72, 940.80 and 387 is: 534.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.72 : 940.80 = 387 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.72/940.80 = 387/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.72x = 940.80 × 387
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.72x = 364,089.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,089.60/681.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.07

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