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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.54, 941.88 and 383.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.54, 941.88 and 383.78 is: 529.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.54 : 941.88 = 383.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.54/941.88 = 383.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.54x = 941.88 × 383.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.54x = 361,474.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,474.71/682.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.60

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