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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.33, 941.70 and 387.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.33, 941.70 and 387.61 is: 534.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.33 : 941.70 = 387.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.33/941.70 = 387.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.33x = 941.70 × 387.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.33x = 365,012.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,012.34/682.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.95

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