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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.30, 941.70 and 387.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.30, 941.70 and 387.64 is: 535.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.30 : 941.70 = 387.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.30/941.70 = 387.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.30x = 941.70 × 387.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.30x = 365,040.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,040.59/682.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.01

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