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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.75, 940.84 and 387

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.75, 940.84 and 387 is: 534.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.75 : 940.84 = 387 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.75/940.84 = 387/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.75x = 940.84 × 387
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.75x = 364,104.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,104.11/681.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.07

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