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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.13, 941.49 and 387.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.13, 941.49 and 387.57 is: 534.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.13 : 941.49 = 387.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.13/941.49 = 387.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.13x = 941.49 × 387.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.13x = 364,893.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,893.28/682.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.94

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