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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.74, 942.18 and 372.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.74, 942.18 and 372.24 is: 513.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.74 : 942.18 = 372.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.74/942.18 = 372.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.74x = 942.18 × 372.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.74x = 350,717.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,717.08/682.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.69

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