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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.27, 942.92 and 403.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.27, 942.92 and 403.71 is: 557.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.27 : 942.92 = 403.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.27/942.92 = 403.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.27x = 942.92 × 403.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.27x = 380,664.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,664.21/683.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.13

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