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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.71, 942.18 and 387.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.71, 942.18 and 387.98 is: 535.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.71 : 942.18 = 387.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.71/942.18 = 387.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.71x = 942.18 × 387.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.71x = 365,542.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,542.29/682.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.43

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