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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.71, 942.14 and 387.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.71, 942.14 and 387.97 is: 535.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.71 : 942.14 = 387.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.71/942.14 = 387.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.71x = 942.14 × 387.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.71x = 365,522.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,522.06/682.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.40

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