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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.62, 941.94 and 387.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.62, 941.94 and 387.87 is: 535.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.62 : 941.94 = 387.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.62/941.94 = 387.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.62x = 941.94 × 387.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.62x = 365,350.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,350.27/682.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.22

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