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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.63, 942.10 and 387.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.63, 942.10 and 387.92 is: 535.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.63 : 942.10 = 387.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.63/942.10 = 387.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.63x = 942.10 × 387.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.63x = 365,460.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,460.82/682.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.37

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