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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.56, 941.87 and 387.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.56, 941.87 and 387.77 is: 535.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.56 : 941.87 = 387.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.56/941.87 = 387.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.56x = 941.87 × 387.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.56x = 365,226.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,226.99/682.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.09

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