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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.83, 940.99 and 402.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.83, 940.99 and 402.16 is: 555.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.83 : 940.99 = 402.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.83/940.99 = 402.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.83x = 940.99 × 402.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.83x = 378,423.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,423.83/681.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.01

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