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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.08, 941.25 and 371.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.08, 941.25 and 371.58 is: 512.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.08 : 941.25 = 371.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.08/941.25 = 371.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.08x = 941.25 × 371.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.08x = 349,749.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,749.68/682.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.77

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