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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.38, 941.72 and 387.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.38, 941.72 and 387.67 is: 535.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.38 : 941.72 = 387.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.38/941.72 = 387.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.38x = 941.72 × 387.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.38x = 365,076.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,076.59/682.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.00

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