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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.92, 942.46 and 388.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.92, 942.46 and 388.20 is: 535.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.92 : 942.46 = 388.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.92/942.46 = 388.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.92x = 942.46 × 388.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.92x = 365,862.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,862.97/682.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.73

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