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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.27, 941.60 and 387.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.27, 941.60 and 387.56 is: 534.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.27 : 941.60 = 387.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.27/941.60 = 387.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.27x = 941.60 × 387.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.27x = 364,926.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,926.50/682.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.87

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