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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.26, 941.39 and 383.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.26, 941.39 and 383.43 is: 529.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.26 : 941.39 = 383.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.26/941.39 = 383.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.26x = 941.39 × 383.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.26x = 360,960.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,960.22/682.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.07

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