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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.06, 941.27 and 387.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.06, 941.27 and 387.35 is: 534.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.06 : 941.27 = 387.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.06/941.27 = 387.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.06x = 941.27 × 387.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.06x = 364,601.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,601.35/682.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.56

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