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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.17, 941.16 and 383.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.17, 941.16 and 383.37 is: 528.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.17 : 941.16 = 383.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.17/941.16 = 383.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.17x = 941.16 × 383.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.17x = 360,817.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,817.28/682.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.92

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