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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.52, 941.60 and 387.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.52, 941.60 and 387.55 is: 534.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.52 : 941.60 = 387.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.52/941.60 = 387.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.52x = 941.60 × 387.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.52x = 364,910.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,910.43/682.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.65

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