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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.53, 941.73 and 402.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.53, 941.73 and 402.68 is: 555.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.53 : 941.73 = 402.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.53/941.73 = 402.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.53x = 941.73 × 402.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.53x = 379,211.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,211.13/682.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.60

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