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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.88, 942.38 and 372.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.88, 942.38 and 372.38 is: 513.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.88 : 942.38 = 372.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.88/942.38 = 372.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.88x = 942.38 × 372.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.88x = 350,916.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,916.89/682.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.88

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