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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.02, 1,022.76 and 373.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.02, 1,022.76 and 373.80 is: 560.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.02 : 1,022.76 = 373.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.02/1,022.76 = 373.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.02x = 1,022.76 × 373.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.02x = 382,307.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,307.69/682.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.55

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