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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.89, 940.97 and 402.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.89, 940.97 and 402.14 is: 554.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.89 : 940.97 = 402.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.89/940.97 = 402.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.89x = 940.97 × 402.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.89x = 378,401.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,401.82/681.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.93

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