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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.66, 942.04 and 387.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.66, 942.04 and 387.93 is: 535.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.66 : 942.04 = 387.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.66/942.04 = 387.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.66x = 942.04 × 387.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.66x = 365,445.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,445.58/682.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.33

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