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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.85, 941.16 and 402.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.85, 941.16 and 402.06 is: 554.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.85 : 941.16 = 402.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.85/941.16 = 402.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.85x = 941.16 × 402.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.85x = 378,402.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,402.79/681.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.96

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