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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.95, 942.25 and 403.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.95, 942.25 and 403.21 is: 556.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.95 : 942.25 = 403.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.95/942.25 = 403.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.95x = 942.25 × 403.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.95x = 379,924.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,924.62/682.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.30

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