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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.57, 942.05 and 402.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.57, 942.05 and 402.72 is: 555.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.57 : 942.05 = 402.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.57/942.05 = 402.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.57x = 942.05 × 402.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.57x = 379,382.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,382.38/682.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.81

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