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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.58, 941.95 and 372.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.58, 941.95 and 372.08 is: 513.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.58 : 941.95 = 372.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.58/941.95 = 372.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.58x = 941.95 × 372.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.58x = 350,480.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,480.76/682.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.46

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