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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.42, 941.76 and 387.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.42, 941.76 and 387.68 is: 535.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.42 : 941.76 = 387.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.42/941.76 = 387.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.42x = 941.76 × 387.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.42x = 365,101.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,101.52/682.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.01

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