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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.02, 940.97 and 387.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.02, 940.97 and 387.23 is: 534.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.02 : 940.97 = 387.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.02/940.97 = 387.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.02x = 940.97 × 387.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.02x = 364,365.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,365.17/682.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.24

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