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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.94, 940.93 and 402.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.94, 940.93 and 402.22 is: 554.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.94 : 940.93 = 402.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.94/940.93 = 402.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.94x = 940.93 × 402.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.94x = 378,460.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,460.86/681.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.98

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