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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.78, 942.24 and 403.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.78, 942.24 and 403.02 is: 556.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.78 : 942.24 = 403.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.78/942.24 = 403.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.78x = 942.24 × 403.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.78x = 379,741.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,741.56/682.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.17

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