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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.15, 941.34 and 402.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.15, 941.34 and 402.40 is: 555.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.15 : 941.34 = 402.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.15/941.34 = 402.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.15x = 941.34 × 402.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.15x = 378,795.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,795.22/682.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.30

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