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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.16, 941.44 and 387.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.16, 941.44 and 387.44 is: 534.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.16 : 941.44 = 387.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.16/941.44 = 387.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.16x = 941.44 × 387.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.16x = 364,751.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,751.51/682.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.70

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