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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.86, 942.37 and 384.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.86, 942.37 and 384.11 is: 530.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.86 : 942.37 = 384.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.86/942.37 = 384.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.86x = 942.37 × 384.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.86x = 361,968.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,968.07/682.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.08

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