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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.91, 940.97 and 387.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.91, 940.97 and 387.07 is: 534.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.91 : 940.97 = 387.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.91/940.97 = 387.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.91x = 940.97 × 387.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.91x = 364,219.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,219.87/681.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.12

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