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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.30, 941.59 and 387.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.30, 941.59 and 387.57 is: 534.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.30 : 941.59 = 387.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.30/941.59 = 387.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.30x = 941.59 × 387.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.30x = 364,932.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,932.04/682.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.86

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