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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.14, 941.40 and 387.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.14, 941.40 and 387.36 is: 534.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.14 : 941.40 = 387.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.14/941.40 = 387.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.14x = 941.40 × 387.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.14x = 364,660.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,660.70/682.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.58

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