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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.94, 942.46 and 372.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.94, 942.46 and 372.44 is: 513.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.94 : 942.46 = 372.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.94/942.46 = 372.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.94x = 942.46 × 372.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.94x = 351,007.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,007.94/682.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.97

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