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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.33, 941.68 and 402.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.33, 941.68 and 402.65 is: 555.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.33 : 941.68 = 402.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.33/941.68 = 402.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.33x = 941.68 × 402.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.33x = 379,167.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,167.45/682.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.70

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