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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.84, 940.88 and 387.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.84, 940.88 and 387.14 is: 534.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.84 : 940.88 = 387.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.84/940.88 = 387.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.84x = 940.88 × 387.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.84x = 364,248.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,248.55/681.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.21

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