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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.28, 941.54 and 387.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.28, 941.54 and 387.56 is: 534.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.28 : 941.54 = 387.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.28/941.54 = 387.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.28x = 941.54 × 387.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.28x = 364,896.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,896.60/682.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.82

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