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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.70, 942.08 and 387.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.70, 942.08 and 387.96 is: 535.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.70 : 942.08 = 387.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.70/942.08 = 387.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.70x = 942.08 × 387.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.70x = 365,489.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,489.36/682.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.36

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