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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.56, 941.96 and 387.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.56, 941.96 and 387.84 is: 535.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.56 : 941.96 = 387.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.56/941.96 = 387.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.56x = 941.96 × 387.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.56x = 365,329.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,329.77/682.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.23

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