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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.69, 942.06 and 387.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.69, 942.06 and 387.96 is: 535.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.69 : 942.06 = 387.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.69/942.06 = 387.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.69x = 942.06 × 387.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.69x = 365,481.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,481.60/682.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.36

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