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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.57, 941.94 and 372.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.57, 941.94 and 372.07 is: 513.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.57 : 941.94 = 372.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.57/941.94 = 372.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.57x = 941.94 × 372.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.57x = 350,461.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,461.98/682.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.45

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