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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.95, 940.88 and 402.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.95, 940.88 and 402.21 is: 554.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.95 : 940.88 = 402.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.95/940.88 = 402.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.95x = 940.88 × 402.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.95x = 378,429.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,429.33/681.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.93

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