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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.57, 941.96 and 387.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.57, 941.96 and 387.78 is: 535.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.57 : 941.96 = 387.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.57/941.96 = 387.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.57x = 941.96 × 387.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.57x = 365,273.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,273.25/682.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.14

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