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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.77, 942 and 387.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.77, 942 and 387.98 is: 535.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.77 : 942 = 387.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.77/942 = 387.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.77x = 942 × 387.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.77x = 365,472.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,472.45/682.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.28

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