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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.29, 940.37 and 401.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.29, 940.37 and 401.57 is: 554.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.29 : 940.37 = 401.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.29/940.37 = 401.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.29x = 940.37 × 401.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.29x = 377,624.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,624.38/681.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.28

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