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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.66, 942.07 and 372.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.66, 942.07 and 372.16 is: 513.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.66 : 942.07 = 372.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.66/942.07 = 372.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.66x = 942.07 × 372.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.66x = 350,597.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,597.49/682.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.58

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