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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.74, 942.11 and 402.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.74, 942.11 and 402.96 is: 556.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.74 : 942.11 = 402.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.74/942.11 = 402.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.74x = 942.11 × 402.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.74x = 379,628.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,628.61/682.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.03

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