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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.20, 941.46 and 383.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.20, 941.46 and 383.46 is: 529.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.20 : 941.46 = 383.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.20/941.46 = 383.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.20x = 941.46 × 383.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.20x = 361,012.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,012.25/682.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.19

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