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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.86, 942.26 and 388.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.86, 942.26 and 388.12 is: 535.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.86 : 942.26 = 388.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.86/942.26 = 388.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.86x = 942.26 × 388.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.86x = 365,709.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,709.95/682.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.56

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