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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.18, 941.26 and 387.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.18, 941.26 and 387.39 is: 534.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.18 : 941.26 = 387.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.18/941.26 = 387.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.18x = 941.26 × 387.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.18x = 364,634.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,634.71/682.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.51

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