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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.66, 942.05 and 402.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.66, 942.05 and 402.92 is: 556.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.66 : 942.05 = 402.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.66/942.05 = 402.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.66x = 942.05 × 402.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.66x = 379,566.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,566.08/682.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.01

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