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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.72, 940.77 and 402

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.72, 940.77 and 402 is: 554.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.72 : 940.77 = 402 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.72/940.77 = 402/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.72x = 940.77 × 402
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.72x = 378,189.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,189.54/681.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.76

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