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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.12, 941.25 and 387.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.12, 941.25 and 387.37 is: 534.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.12 : 941.25 = 387.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.12/941.25 = 387.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.12x = 941.25 × 387.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.12x = 364,612.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,612.01/682.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.53

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