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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.19, 940.07 and 401.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.19, 940.07 and 401.51 is: 554.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.19 : 940.07 = 401.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.19/940.07 = 401.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.19x = 940.07 × 401.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.19x = 377,450.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,450.86/681.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.11

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