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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.19, 941.42 and 371.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.19, 941.42 and 371.69 is: 512.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.19 : 941.42 = 371.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.19/941.42 = 371.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.19x = 941.42 × 371.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.19x = 349,916.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,916.40/682.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.93

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