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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.96, 941.07 and 387.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.96, 941.07 and 387.24 is: 534.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.96 : 941.07 = 387.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.96/941.07 = 387.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.96x = 941.07 × 387.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.96x = 364,419.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,419.95/681.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.37

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