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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.84, 940.98 and 387.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.84, 940.98 and 387.06 is: 534.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.84 : 940.98 = 387.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.84/940.98 = 387.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.84x = 940.98 × 387.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.84x = 364,215.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,215.72/681.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.17

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