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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.25, 942.89 and 372.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.25, 942.89 and 372.77 is: 514.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.25 : 942.89 = 372.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.25/942.89 = 372.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.25x = 942.89 × 372.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.25x = 351,479.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,479.24/683.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.42

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