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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.24, 941.48 and 387.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.24, 941.48 and 387.50 is: 534.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.24 : 941.48 = 387.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.24/941.48 = 387.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.24x = 941.48 × 387.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.24x = 364,821.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,821.56/682.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.74

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