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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.84, 940.96 and 387.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.84, 940.96 and 387.16 is: 534.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.84 : 940.96 = 387.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.84/940.96 = 387.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.84x = 940.96 × 387.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.84x = 364,302.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,302.07/681.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.29

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