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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.15, 941.38 and 387.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.15, 941.38 and 387.43 is: 534.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.15 : 941.38 = 387.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.15/941.38 = 387.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.15x = 941.38 × 387.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.15x = 364,714.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,714.35/682.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.65

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