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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.37, 941.45 and 387.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.37, 941.45 and 387.58 is: 534.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.37 : 941.45 = 387.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.37/941.45 = 387.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.37x = 941.45 × 387.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.37x = 364,887.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,887.19/682.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.74

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