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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.67, 941.82 and 402.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.67, 941.82 and 402.72 is: 555.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.67 : 941.82 = 402.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.67/941.82 = 402.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.67x = 941.82 × 402.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.67x = 379,289.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,289.75/682.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.60

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