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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.74, 942 and 387.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.74, 942 and 387.96 is: 535.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.74 : 942 = 387.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.74/942 = 387.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.74x = 942 × 387.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.74x = 365,458.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,458.32/682.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.28

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