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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.18, 941.31 and 383.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.18, 941.31 and 383.38 is: 529.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.18 : 941.31 = 383.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.18/941.31 = 383.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.18x = 941.31 × 383.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.18x = 360,881.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,881.57/682.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.01

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