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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.50, 941.85 and 372.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.50, 941.85 and 372.02 is: 513.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.50 : 941.85 = 372.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.50/941.85 = 372.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.50x = 941.85 × 372.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.50x = 350,387.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,387.04/682.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.39

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