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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.36, 941.66 and 371.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.36, 941.66 and 371.86 is: 513.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.36 : 941.66 = 371.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.36/941.66 = 371.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.36x = 941.66 × 371.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.36x = 350,163.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,163.94/682.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.17

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