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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.34, 941.58 and 371.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.34, 941.58 and 371.84 is: 513.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.34 : 941.58 = 371.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.34/941.58 = 371.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.34x = 941.58 × 371.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.34x = 350,112.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,112.40/682.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.11

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