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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.23, 941.48 and 371.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.23, 941.48 and 371.73 is: 512.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.23 : 941.48 = 371.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.23/941.48 = 371.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.23x = 941.48 × 371.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.23x = 349,977.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,977.66/682.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.99

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