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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.26, 941.50 and 387.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.26, 941.50 and 387.53 is: 534.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.26 : 941.50 = 387.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.26/941.50 = 387.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.26x = 941.50 × 387.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.26x = 364,859.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,859.50/682.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.78

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