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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.12, 942.71 and 372.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.12, 942.71 and 372.62 is: 514.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.12 : 942.71 = 372.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.12/942.71 = 372.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.12x = 942.71 × 372.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.12x = 351,272.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,272.60/683.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.22

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