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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.99, 942.47 and 380.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.99, 942.47 and 380.17 is: 524.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.99 : 942.47 = 380.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.99/942.47 = 380.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.99x = 942.47 × 380.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.99x = 358,298.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,298.82/682.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.60

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