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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.02, 941.11 and 387.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.02, 941.11 and 387.20 is: 534.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.02 : 941.11 = 387.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.02/941.11 = 387.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.02x = 941.11 × 387.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.02x = 364,399.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,399.18/682.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.29

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