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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.67, 942.09 and 372.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.67, 942.09 and 372.17 is: 513.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.67 : 942.09 = 372.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.67/942.09 = 372.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.67x = 942.09 × 372.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.67x = 350,615.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,615.77/682.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.59

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