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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.64, 942.04 and 372.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.64, 942.04 and 372.12 is: 513.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.64 : 942.04 = 372.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.64/942.04 = 372.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.64x = 942.04 × 372.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.64x = 350,551.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,551.92/682.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.52

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