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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.93, 942.21 and 403.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.93, 942.21 and 403.18 is: 556.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.93 : 942.21 = 403.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.93/942.21 = 403.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.93x = 942.21 × 403.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.93x = 379,880.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,880.23/682.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.25

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