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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.16, 941.43 and 387.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.16, 941.43 and 387.41 is: 534.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.16 : 941.43 = 387.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.16/941.43 = 387.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.16x = 941.43 × 387.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.16x = 364,719.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,719.40/682.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.65

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