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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.18, 941.36 and 371.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.18, 941.36 and 371.68 is: 512.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.18 : 941.36 = 371.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.18/941.36 = 371.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.18x = 941.36 × 371.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.18x = 349,884.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,884.68/682.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.89

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