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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.10, 941.34 and 387.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.10, 941.34 and 387.42 is: 534.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.10 : 941.34 = 387.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.10/941.34 = 387.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.10x = 941.34 × 387.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.10x = 364,693.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,693.94/682.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.67

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