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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.50, 1,023.35 and 373.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.50, 1,023.35 and 373.82 is: 560.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.50 : 1,023.35 = 373.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.50/1,023.35 = 373.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.50x = 1,023.35 × 373.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.50x = 382,548.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,548.70/682.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.51

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