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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.32, 941.60 and 371.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.32, 941.60 and 371.82 is: 513.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.32 : 941.60 = 371.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.32/941.60 = 371.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.32x = 941.60 × 371.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.32x = 350,103.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,103.85/682.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.11

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