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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.99, 942.43 and 388.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.99, 942.43 and 388.25 is: 535.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.99 : 942.43 = 388.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.99/942.43 = 388.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.99x = 942.43 × 388.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.99x = 365,898.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,898.45/682.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.73

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