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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.61, 942.00 and 372.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.61, 942.00 and 372.11 is: 513.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.61 : 942.00 = 372.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.61/942.00 = 372.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.61x = 942.00 × 372.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.61x = 350,521.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,521.51/682.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.51

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