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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.44, 941.84 and 387.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.44, 941.84 and 387.78 is: 535.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.44 : 941.84 = 387.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.44/941.84 = 387.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.44x = 941.84 × 387.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.44x = 365,226.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,226.72/682.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.18

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