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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.28, 940.02 and 415.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.28, 940.02 and 415.76 is: 573.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.28 : 940.02 = 415.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.28/940.02 = 415.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.28x = 940.02 × 415.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.28x = 390,822.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,822.72/681.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.66

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