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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.40, 941.75 and 387.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.40, 941.75 and 387.76 is: 535.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.40 : 941.75 = 387.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.40/941.75 = 387.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.40x = 941.75 × 387.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.40x = 365,172.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,172.98/682.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.13

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