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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.17, 941.37 and 383.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.17, 941.37 and 383.40 is: 529.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.17 : 941.37 = 383.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.17/941.37 = 383.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.17x = 941.37 × 383.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.17x = 360,921.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,921.26/682.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.08

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