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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.18, 942.80 and 372.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.18, 942.80 and 372.68 is: 514.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.18 : 942.80 = 372.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.18/942.80 = 372.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.18x = 942.80 × 372.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.18x = 351,362.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,362.70/683.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.30

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