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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.95, 942.45 and 372.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.95, 942.45 and 372.45 is: 513.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.95 : 942.45 = 372.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.95/942.45 = 372.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.95x = 942.45 × 372.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.95x = 351,010.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,010.79/682.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.97

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