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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.96, 941.20 and 387.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.96, 941.20 and 387.25 is: 534.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.96 : 941.20 = 387.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.96/941.20 = 387.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.96x = 941.20 × 387.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.96x = 364,479.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,479.91/681.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.46

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