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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.95, 942.47 and 388.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.95, 942.47 and 388.31 is: 535.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.95 : 942.47 = 388.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.95/942.47 = 388.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.95x = 942.47 × 388.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.95x = 365,970.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,970.53/682.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.87

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