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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.16, 942.72 and 403.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.16, 942.72 and 403.40 is: 556.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.16 : 942.72 = 403.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.16/942.72 = 403.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.16x = 942.72 × 403.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.16x = 380,293.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,293.25/683.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.67

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