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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.12, 941.29 and 387.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.12, 941.29 and 387.38 is: 534.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.12 : 941.29 = 387.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.12/941.29 = 387.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.12x = 941.29 × 387.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.12x = 364,638.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,638.30/682.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.57

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