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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.70, 941.97 and 387.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.70, 941.97 and 387.94 is: 535.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.70 : 941.97 = 387.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.70/941.97 = 387.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.70x = 941.97 × 387.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.70x = 365,427.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,427.84/682.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.27

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