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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.56, 941.94 and 372.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.56, 941.94 and 372.06 is: 513.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.56 : 941.94 = 372.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.56/941.94 = 372.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.56x = 941.94 × 372.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.56x = 350,459.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,459.62/682.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.45

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