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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.88, 942.28 and 403.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.88, 942.28 and 403.16 is: 556.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.88 : 942.28 = 403.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.88/942.28 = 403.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.88x = 942.28 × 403.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.88x = 379,889.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,889.60/682.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.31

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