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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.68, 941.88 and 387.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.68, 941.88 and 387.90 is: 535.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.68 : 941.88 = 387.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.68/941.88 = 387.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.68x = 941.88 × 387.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.68x = 365,355.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,355.25/682.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.18

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