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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.29, 940.36 and 419.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.29, 940.36 and 419.52 is: 579.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.29 : 940.36 = 419.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.29/940.36 = 419.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.29x = 940.36 × 419.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.29x = 394,503.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,503.09/681.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.05

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