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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.54, 941.82 and 387.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.54, 941.82 and 387.80 is: 535.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.54 : 941.82 = 387.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.54/941.82 = 387.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.54x = 941.82 × 387.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.54x = 365,237.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,237.80/682.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.12

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