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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.51, 940.29 and 401.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.51, 940.29 and 401.74 is: 554.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.51 : 940.29 = 401.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.51/940.29 = 401.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.51x = 940.29 × 401.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.51x = 377,752.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,752.10/681.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.29

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