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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.94, 940.01 and 401.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.94, 940.01 and 401.36 is: 554.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.94 : 940.01 = 401.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.94/940.01 = 401.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.94x = 940.01 × 401.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.94x = 377,275.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,275.71/680.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.05

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