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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.29, 941.46 and 387.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.29, 941.46 and 387.48 is: 534.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.29 : 941.46 = 387.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.29/941.46 = 387.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.29x = 941.46 × 387.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.29x = 364,796.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,796.92/682.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.67

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