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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.61, 941.93 and 387.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.61, 941.93 and 387.89 is: 535.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.61 : 941.93 = 387.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.61/941.93 = 387.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.61x = 941.93 × 387.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.61x = 365,360.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,360.52/682.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.24

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