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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.36, 941.62 and 387.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.36, 941.62 and 387.59 is: 534.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.36 : 941.62 = 387.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.36/941.62 = 387.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.36x = 941.62 × 387.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.36x = 364,955.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,955.85/682.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.85

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