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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.14, 941.33 and 371.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.14, 941.33 and 371.64 is: 512.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.14 : 941.33 = 371.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.14/941.33 = 371.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.14x = 941.33 × 371.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.14x = 349,834.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,834.02/682.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.85

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