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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.08, 940.98 and 387.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.08, 940.98 and 387.30 is: 534.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.08 : 940.98 = 387.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.08/940.98 = 387.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.08x = 940.98 × 387.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.08x = 364,441.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,441.55/682.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.31

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