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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.67, 942.04 and 387.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.67, 942.04 and 387.86 is: 535.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.67 : 942.04 = 387.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.67/942.04 = 387.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.67x = 942.04 × 387.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.67x = 365,379.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,379.63/682.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.22

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