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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.75, 940.80 and 402.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.75, 940.80 and 402.01 is: 554.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.75 : 940.80 = 402.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.75/940.80 = 402.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.75x = 940.80 × 402.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.75x = 378,207.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,207.48/681.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.76

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