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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.93, 940.83 and 402.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.93, 940.83 and 402.18 is: 554.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.93 : 940.83 = 402.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.93/940.83 = 402.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.93x = 940.83 × 402.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.93x = 378,383.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,383.01/681.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.87

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