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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.76, 942.22 and 372.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.76, 942.22 and 372.26 is: 513.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.76 : 942.22 = 372.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.76/942.22 = 372.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.76x = 942.22 × 372.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.76x = 350,750.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,750.82/682.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.72

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