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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.22, 941.34 and 387.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.22, 941.34 and 387.47 is: 534.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.22 : 941.34 = 387.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.22/941.34 = 387.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.22x = 941.34 × 387.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.22x = 364,741.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,741.01/682.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.64

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