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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.13, 942.71 and 372.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.13, 942.71 and 372.63 is: 514.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.13 : 942.71 = 372.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.13/942.71 = 372.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.13x = 942.71 × 372.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.13x = 351,278.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,278.25/683.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.22

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