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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.07, 941.32 and 387.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.07, 941.32 and 387.28 is: 534.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.07 : 941.32 = 387.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.07/941.32 = 387.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.07x = 941.32 × 387.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.07x = 364,556.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,556.07/682.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.48

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