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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.35, 941.58 and 387.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.35, 941.58 and 387.61 is: 534.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.35 : 941.58 = 387.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.35/941.58 = 387.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.35x = 941.58 × 387.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.35x = 364,965.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,965.82/682.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.87

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