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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.24, 941.50 and 371.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.24, 941.50 and 371.76 is: 513.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.24 : 941.50 = 371.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.24/941.50 = 371.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.24x = 941.50 × 371.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.24x = 350,012.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,012.04/682.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.03

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