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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.94, 942.45 and 388.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.94, 942.45 and 388.20 is: 535.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.94 : 942.45 = 388.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.94/942.45 = 388.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.94x = 942.45 × 388.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.94x = 365,859.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,859.09/682.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.72

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