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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.02, 941.19 and 387.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.02, 941.19 and 387.27 is: 534.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.02 : 941.19 = 387.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.02/941.19 = 387.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.02x = 941.19 × 387.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.02x = 364,494.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,494.65/682.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.43

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