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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.47, 941.81 and 387.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.47, 941.81 and 387.77 is: 535.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.47 : 941.81 = 387.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.47/941.81 = 387.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.47x = 941.81 × 387.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.47x = 365,199.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,199.02/682.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.11

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