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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.67, 940.54 and 401.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.67, 940.54 and 401.88 is: 554.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.67 : 940.54 = 401.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.67/940.54 = 401.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.67x = 940.54 × 401.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.67x = 377,984.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,984.22/681.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.50

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