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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.82, 942.28 and 372.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.82, 942.28 and 372.32 is: 513.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.82 : 942.28 = 372.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.82/942.28 = 372.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.82x = 942.28 × 372.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.82x = 350,824.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,824.98/682.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.79

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