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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.52, 941.88 and 402.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.52, 941.88 and 402.96 is: 556.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.52 : 941.88 = 402.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.52/941.88 = 402.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.52x = 941.88 × 402.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.52x = 379,539.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,539.96/682.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.09

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