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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682, 941.18 and 371.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682, 941.18 and 371.52 is: 512.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682 : 941.18 = 371.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682/941.18 = 371.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682x = 941.18 × 371.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682x = 349,667.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,667.19/682
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.71

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