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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.39, 940.03 and 419.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.39, 940.03 and 419.25 is: 578.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.39 : 940.03 = 419.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.39/940.03 = 419.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.39x = 940.03 × 419.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.39x = 394,106.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,106.53/681.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.39

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