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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.40, 942.68 and 403.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.40, 942.68 and 403.52 is: 556.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.40 : 942.68 = 403.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.40/942.68 = 403.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.40x = 942.68 × 403.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.40x = 380,390.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,390.23/683.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.61

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