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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.86, 940.68 and 416.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.86, 940.68 and 416.08 is: 574.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.86 : 940.68 = 416.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.86/940.68 = 416.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.86x = 940.68 × 416.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.86x = 391,399.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,399.31/681.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.02

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