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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.03, 941.21 and 398.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.03, 941.21 and 398.61 is: 550.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.03 : 941.21 = 398.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.03/941.21 = 398.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.03x = 941.21 × 398.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.03x = 375,176.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,176.08/682.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.09

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