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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.84, 942.34 and 388.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.84, 942.34 and 388.08 is: 535.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.84 : 942.34 = 388.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.84/942.34 = 388.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.84x = 942.34 × 388.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.84x = 365,703.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,703.31/682.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.56

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