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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.29, 941.53 and 387.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.29, 941.53 and 387.55 is: 534.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.29 : 941.53 = 387.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.29/941.53 = 387.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.29x = 941.53 × 387.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.29x = 364,886.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,886.63/682.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.80

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