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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.22, 941.49 and 371.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.22, 941.49 and 371.74 is: 513.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.22 : 941.49 = 371.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.22/941.49 = 371.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.22x = 941.49 × 371.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.22x = 349,989.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,989.49/682.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.02

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