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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.38, 942.68 and 403.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.38, 942.68 and 403.54 is: 556.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.38 : 942.68 = 403.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.38/942.68 = 403.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.38x = 942.68 × 403.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.38x = 380,409.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,409.09/683.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.66

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