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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.93, 941.38 and 402.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.93, 941.38 and 402.07 is: 555.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.93 : 941.38 = 402.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.93/941.38 = 402.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.93x = 941.38 × 402.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.93x = 378,500.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,500.66/681.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.04

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