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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.55, 941.90 and 387.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.55, 941.90 and 387.81 is: 535.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.55 : 941.90 = 387.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.55/941.90 = 387.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.55x = 941.90 × 387.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.55x = 365,278.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,278.24/682.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.17

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