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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.67, 942.06 and 399.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.67, 942.06 and 399.07 is: 550.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.67 : 942.06 = 399.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.67/942.06 = 399.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.67x = 942.06 × 399.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.67x = 375,947.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,947.88/682.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.70

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