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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.93, 940.95 and 387.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.93, 940.95 and 387.09 is: 534.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.93 : 940.95 = 387.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.93/940.95 = 387.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.93x = 940.95 × 387.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.93x = 364,232.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,232.34/681.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.12

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