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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.73, 940.69 and 386.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.73, 940.69 and 386.94 is: 533.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.73 : 940.69 = 386.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.73/940.69 = 386.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.73x = 940.69 × 386.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.73x = 363,994.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,994.05/681.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.93

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