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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.50, 942.02 and 387.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.50, 942.02 and 387.93 is: 535.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.50 : 942.02 = 387.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.50/942.02 = 387.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.50x = 942.02 × 387.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.50x = 365,435.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,435.88/682.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.44

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