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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.96, 942.45 and 388.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.96, 942.45 and 388.24 is: 535.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.96 : 942.45 = 388.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.96/942.45 = 388.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.96x = 942.45 × 388.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.96x = 365,896.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,896.79/682.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.75

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