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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.31, 941.45 and 387.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.31, 941.45 and 387.51 is: 534.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.31 : 941.45 = 387.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.31/941.45 = 387.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.31x = 941.45 × 387.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.31x = 364,819.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,819.35/682.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.69

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