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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.17, 941.27 and 387.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.17, 941.27 and 387.38 is: 534.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.17 : 941.27 = 387.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.17/941.27 = 387.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.17x = 941.27 × 387.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.17x = 364,629.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,629.17/682.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.51

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