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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.04, 942.56 and 372.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.04, 942.56 and 372.48 is: 514.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.04 : 942.56 = 372.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.04/942.56 = 372.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.04x = 942.56 × 372.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.04x = 351,084.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,084.75/683.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.00

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