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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.65, 942.04 and 387.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.65, 942.04 and 387.91 is: 535.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.65 : 942.04 = 387.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.65/942.04 = 387.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.65x = 942.04 × 387.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.65x = 365,426.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,426.74/682.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.31

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