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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.45, 941.80 and 387.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.45, 941.80 and 387.76 is: 535.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.45 : 941.80 = 387.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.45/941.80 = 387.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.45x = 941.80 × 387.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.45x = 365,192.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,192.58/682.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.12

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