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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.92, 941 and 387.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.92, 941 and 387.18 is: 534.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.92 : 941 = 387.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.92/941 = 387.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.92x = 941 × 387.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.92x = 364,331.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,331.68/681.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.28

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