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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.88, 942.32 and 384.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.88, 942.32 and 384.14 is: 530.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.88 : 942.32 = 384.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.88/942.32 = 384.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.88x = 942.32 × 384.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.88x = 361,986.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,986.12/682.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.09

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