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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.20, 941.43 and 371.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.20, 941.43 and 371.70 is: 512.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.20 : 941.43 = 371.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.20/941.43 = 371.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.20x = 941.43 × 371.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.20x = 349,929.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,929.53/682.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.94

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