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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.03, 941.09 and 402.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.03, 941.09 and 402.24 is: 555.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.03 : 941.09 = 402.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.03/941.09 = 402.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.03x = 941.09 × 402.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.03x = 378,545.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,545.56/682.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.03

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