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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.43, 941.84 and 387.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.43, 941.84 and 387.79 is: 535.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.43 : 941.84 = 387.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.43/941.84 = 387.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.43x = 941.84 × 387.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.43x = 365,236.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,236.13/682.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.20

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