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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.98, 942.44 and 388.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.98, 942.44 and 388.22 is: 535.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.98 : 942.44 = 388.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.98/942.44 = 388.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.98x = 942.44 × 388.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.98x = 365,874.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,874.06/682.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.70

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