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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.44, 941.78 and 371.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.44, 941.78 and 371.94 is: 513.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.44 : 941.78 = 371.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.44/941.78 = 371.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.44x = 941.78 × 371.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.44x = 350,285.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,285.65/682.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.28

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