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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.91, 942.41 and 372.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.91, 942.41 and 372.41 is: 513.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.91 : 942.41 = 372.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.91/942.41 = 372.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.91x = 942.41 × 372.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.91x = 350,962.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,962.91/682.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.92

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