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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.74, 940.80 and 386.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.74, 940.80 and 386.99 is: 534.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.74 : 940.80 = 386.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.74/940.80 = 386.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.74x = 940.80 × 386.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.74x = 364,075.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,075.49/681.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.04

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