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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.32, 941.43 and 383.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.32, 941.43 and 383.50 is: 529.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.32 : 941.43 = 383.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.32/941.43 = 383.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.32x = 941.43 × 383.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.32x = 361,038.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,038.41/682.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.13

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