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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682, 941.05 and 387.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682, 941.05 and 387.20 is: 534.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682 : 941.05 = 387.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682/941.05 = 387.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682x = 941.05 × 387.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682x = 364,374.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,374.56/682
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.27

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