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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.83, 940.92 and 402.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.83, 940.92 and 402.08 is: 554.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.83 : 940.92 = 402.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.83/940.92 = 402.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.83x = 940.92 × 402.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.83x = 378,318.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,318.90/681.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.86

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