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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.20, 941.22 and 387.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.20, 941.22 and 387.45 is: 534.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.20 : 941.22 = 387.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.20/941.22 = 387.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.20x = 941.22 × 387.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.20x = 364,675.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,675.69/682.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.56

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