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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.02, 941.13 and 402.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.02, 941.13 and 402.21 is: 555.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.02 : 941.13 = 402.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.02/941.13 = 402.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.02x = 941.13 × 402.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.02x = 378,531.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,531.90/682.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.02

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