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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.52, 940.06 and 415.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.52, 940.06 and 415.84 is: 573.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.52 : 940.06 = 415.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.52/940.06 = 415.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.52x = 940.06 × 415.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.52x = 390,914.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,914.55/681.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.59

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