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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.79, 940.67 and 387.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.79, 940.67 and 387.06 is: 534.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.79 : 940.67 = 387.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.79/940.67 = 387.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.79x = 940.67 × 387.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.79x = 364,095.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,095.73/681.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.03

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