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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.78, 942.33 and 388.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.78, 942.33 and 388.18 is: 535.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.78 : 942.33 = 388.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.78/942.33 = 388.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.78x = 942.33 × 388.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.78x = 365,793.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,793.66/682.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.74

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