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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.76, 940.84 and 387.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.76, 940.84 and 387.04 is: 534.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.76 : 940.84 = 387.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.76/940.84 = 387.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.76x = 940.84 × 387.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.76x = 364,142.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,142.71/681.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.12

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