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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.97, 942.48 and 372.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.97, 942.48 and 372.47 is: 514.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.97 : 942.48 = 372.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.97/942.48 = 372.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.97x = 942.48 × 372.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.97x = 351,040.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,040.81/682.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.00

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