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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.36, 941.65 and 387.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.36, 941.65 and 387.62 is: 534.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.36 : 941.65 = 387.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.36/941.65 = 387.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.36x = 941.65 × 387.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.36x = 365,003.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,003.76/682.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.92

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