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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.92, 942.48 and 384.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.92, 942.48 and 384.26 is: 530.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.92 : 942.48 = 384.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.92/942.48 = 384.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.92x = 942.48 × 384.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.92x = 362,157.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,157.36/682.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.31

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