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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.04, 942.24 and 403.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.04, 942.24 and 403.23 is: 556.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.04 : 942.24 = 403.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.04/942.24 = 403.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.04x = 942.24 × 403.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.04x = 379,939.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,939.44/683.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.25

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