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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.77, 940.94 and 387.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.77, 940.94 and 387.13 is: 534.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.77 : 940.94 = 387.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.77/940.94 = 387.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.77x = 940.94 × 387.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.77x = 364,266.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,266.12/681.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.30

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