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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.22, 941.31 and 394.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.22, 941.31 and 394.71 is: 544.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.22 : 941.31 = 394.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.22/941.31 = 394.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.22x = 941.31 × 394.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.22x = 371,544.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,544.47/682.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.61

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