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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.06, 942.40 and 403.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.06, 942.40 and 403.20 is: 556.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.06 : 942.40 = 403.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.06/942.40 = 403.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.06x = 942.40 × 403.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.06x = 379,975.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,975.68/683.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.28

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