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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.06, 941.37 and 387.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.06, 941.37 and 387.34 is: 534.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.06 : 941.37 = 387.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.06/941.37 = 387.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.06x = 941.37 × 387.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.06x = 364,630.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,630.26/682.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.60

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